9 fatalities

Air Atlas four-engine aircraft crash in Romainville during training flight (F-BCUC)

Paris, FranceTakeoff (climb)

On January 26, 1948, a SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc (registration F-BCUC) operated by Air France was involved in an aviation accident near Paris, France during takeoff. 9 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-25Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft crashed into a factory in Romainville shortly after takeoff from Paris-Le Bourget. All nine occupants were killed, and two workers on the ground were slightly injured.

What happened

The incident occurred shortly after departure from Paris-Le Bourget Airport. While in the climb phase, the aircraft lost control and impacted a factory facility located in Romainville, a suburb of Paris. The crash resulted in the deaths of all nine occupants on board. Additionally, two workers inside the factory sustained minor injuries.

The crew was conducting a local training flight at the time of the accident. A key operational detail noted in the source material is that the takeoff was initiated with one engine voluntarily inoperative. The aircraft involved was operated by Air Atlas and carried a total of nine people, including pilots, copilot, radio navigators, and mechanics.

Findings

The available information confirms that the loss of control occurred during the initial climb following a single-engine takeoff procedure. No further investigative conclusions or specific mechanical failures are detailed in the provided source text.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jan 1948 SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc accident near Paris, France?

A four-engine aircraft crashed into a factory in Romainville shortly after takeoff from Paris-Le Bourget. All nine occupants were killed, and two workers on the ground were slightly injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jan 1948 SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jan 1948 involved a SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc, registration F-BCUC, operated by Air France, at Paris, France.