2 fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash into trees near Paris-Le Bourget (43-5313)

Paris-Le Bourget, FranceLanding (descent or approach)

On December 3, 1944, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-5313) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Paris-Le Bourget, France during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft struck treetops while approaching Paris-Le Bourget in severe weather, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.

What happened

The flight was attempting an approach to Paris-Le Bourget under hazardous meteorological conditions. The environment was characterized by a low ceiling, freezing rain, and dense fog. During this phase of flight, the aircraft descended to an altitude that was too low for safe clearance. Consequently, the airframe made contact with tree tops and crashed into a wooded area. Both occupants were killed in the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific investigative findings or detailed contributing factors beyond the immediate circumstances of the crash.