1 fatality

Single-engine aircraft crash during takeoff at Rennes Airport (43-35396)

Rennes, FranceTakeoff (climb)

On August 28, 1944, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-35396) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Rennes, France during takeoff. One person was 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 crashed shortly after departing from Rennes Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot who was the sole occupant on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial phase of flight as the aircraft departed Rennes Airport. The single-engine machine failed to maintain safe flight conditions immediately after liftoff and subsequently impacted the ground. This event resulted in the fatal injury of the pilot, who was traveling alone in the cockpit. No other individuals were present on board at the time of the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding mechanical failures or environmental conditions that contributed to the crash. Consequently, no definitive conclusions or contributing factors are documented in the available records for this specific entry.