On September 27, 1948, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-35417) operated by SOMACO was involved in an aviation accident near Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft struck a mountain while en route to deliver the plane to the Israel Air Force, crashing near Mostar with the crew's fate currently unknown.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine aircraft that was being transported for delivery to the Israel Air Force. During the transit flight, the aircraft collided with a mountainous terrain feature. The impact occurred in the vicinity of Mostar, resulting in a crash. At this time, there is no confirmed information regarding the survival status or fate of the personnel on board.
Findings
Official records indicate that the specific identity of the aircraft remains unverified. Consequently, the registration mark has not been established or published in available data sources. The investigation into the specific mechanical or environmental factors leading to the terrain strike is ongoing or incomplete due to the lack of confirmed identification details.
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