AAC.1 Toucan

Gendarmerie nationale

Crashed in a field located in Gonesse few minutes after its takeoff from Le Bourget Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Compagnie Autrex-Lopez-Loreta-Le Breton

Crash landed for unknown reason. There were no casualties.

Air France

Shortly after takeoff from Miandrivazo Airport, the three engine aircraft nosed down and crashed in a field located about 500 meters from the runway. All three crew members and one passenger were killed while 11 others were injured. The aircraft was carrying a load of tobacco to Antananarivo. Crew: Henri Dedieu, pilot, Mr Aubert, radio operator, Mr. Cattelin, mechanic.

Air France

Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Air France

Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Andapa, killing six occupants. Crew: Mr. Duterriez, pilot, Mr. Desriac, radio navigator, Mr. Daumarie, mechanic, Mr. Caruana, steward.

Compagnie Autrex-Lopez-Loreta-Le Breton

Crashed in unknown circumstances while performing a cargo flight. A crew member, Jean Batsalle, was killed in the accident.

JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport

Few minutes after takeoff from Rijeka Airport, while flying over the dinariques Alps, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity and turbulences. The three engine airplane went out of control, nosed into the ground and crashed at a speed of 200 km/h in a wooded area located on the slope of Mt Risnjak, about 27 km northeast of the Rijeka Airfield. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 14 occupants were killed. Crew: Cpt Boža Miletic 2.

Air Fret Transimex

While descending to Algiers from the south, the three engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located near Rovigo (now Bougara). All three crew members were killed.

French Air Force - Armée de l'Air

The three engine aircraft was involved in a local training flight in Tourane (now Ðà N<U+1EB5>ng), carrying a crew of two and 13 paratroopers. While cruising in the vicinity of the airport, the airplane collided with a second French Air Force AAC.1 Toucan registered 328/F-RBEH and carrying two pilots and 13 paratroopers as well. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field. All 30 occupants were killed. The exact circumstances of the collision remains unknown. Crew: Lt de Saxcé, pilot, Adj Guiraud, pilot, Sgt Bertrand, navigator, Sgt Dalet, radio operator, Sgt Albert, mechanic, Sgt Lachaud 9.

French Air Force - Armée de l'Air

The three engine aircraft was involved in a local training flight in Tourane (now Ðà N<U+1EB5>ng), carrying a crew of two and 13 paratroopers. While cruising in the vicinity of the airport, the airplane collided with a second French Air Force AAC.1 Toucan registered 384/F-RBDK and carrying two pilots and 13 paratroopers as well. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field. All 30 occupants were killed. The exact circumstances of the collision remains unknown. Crew: Cpt Lombard, pilot, Cpt Schyn, navigator, Lt Soler, radio operator, Lt Chavanieu, technician, Sgt Moenne-Locoz, navigator, Sgt Rapiat, radio operator, Sgt Willerval, mechanic, Sgt Pouget, mechanic, Sgt Bussi 6.