LN-LAI
Flight / Schedule
LN-LAI
Aircraft
Short S.25 SandringhamRegistration
LN-LAI
MSN
S.1209
Operator
France HydroDate
November 16, 1952 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Bangui Ombella-M'Poko
Region
Africa • Central African Republic
Coordinates
4.3990°, 18.5961°
Narrative Report
On November 16, 1952 at 12:00 AM, LN-LAI experienced a crash involving Short S.25 Sandringham, operated by France Hydro, with the event recorded near Bangui Ombella-M'Poko.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Ubangi River off Bangui.
Aircraft reference details include registration LN-LAI, MSN S.1209.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 4.3990°, 18.5961°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Ubangi River off Bangui.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
France HydroFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Africa • Central African Republic
Aircraft Details
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