45481/F-RBPX
Flight / Schedule
45481/F-RBPX
Aircraft
Douglas DC-6Registration
45481/F-RBPX
MSN
45481/991
Year of Manufacture
1958
Operator
French Air Force - Armée de l'AirDate
July 1, 1969 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Papeete Tahiti
Region
Oceania • French Polynesia
Coordinates
-17.5366°, -149.5562°
Narrative Report
On July 1, 1969 at 12:00 AM, 45481/F-RBPX experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-6, operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air, with the event recorded near Papeete Tahiti.
The flight was categorized as military at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) 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. No casualties.
Aircraft reference details include registration 45481/F-RBPX, MSN 45481/991, year of manufacture 1958.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -17.5366°, -149.5562°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in unknown circumstances. No casualties.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
French Air Force - Armée de l'AirFlight Type
Military
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Oceania • French Polynesia
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