Paris – London
Flight / Schedule
Paris – London
Aircraft
SNCASE SE.161 LanguedocRegistration
F-BATB
MSN
02
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
Air FranceDate
April 7, 1952 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Paris-Le Bourget Seine-Saint-Denis
Region
Europe • France
Coordinates
48.9434°, 2.4220°
Narrative Report
On April 7, 1952 at 12:00 AM, Paris – London experienced a crash involving SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc, operated by Air France, with the event recorded near Paris-Le Bourget Seine-Saint-Denis.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
23 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 23 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 18, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
During takeoff run, the four engine aircraft skidded and went out of control. It veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in a grassy area. All 23 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration F-BATB, MSN 02, year of manufacture 1945.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 48.9434°, 2.4220°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During takeoff run, the four engine aircraft skidded and went out of control. It veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in a grassy area. All 23 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
18
Estimated Survivors
23
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 23
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Paris – London
Operator
Air FranceFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • France
Aircraft Details
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