F-BCJQ
Flight / Schedule
F-BCJQ
Aircraft
Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIIIRegistration
F-BCJQ
MSN
1392
Date
July 27, 1948 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
City
Crash Location
Paris-Le Bourget Seine-Saint-Denis
Region
Europe • France
Coordinates
48.9434°, 2.4220°
Narrative Report
On July 27, 1948 at 12:00 AM, F-BCJQ experienced a crash involving Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII, operated by Société Auxiliaire de Navigation Aérienne - SANA, with the event recorded near Paris-Le Bourget Seine-Saint-Denis.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a city crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Paris-Le Bourget Airport, the four engine aircraft christened 'Keroual' crashed in unknown circumstances in Aubervilliers, south of the airport. All three crew members were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration F-BCJQ, MSN 1392.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 48.9434°, 2.4220°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Paris-Le Bourget Airport, the four engine aircraft christened 'Keroual' crashed in unknown circumstances in Aubervilliers, south of the airport. All three crew members were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Flight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
City
Region / Country
Europe • France
Aircraft Details
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