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.

Compagnie Aérienne de Transports Indochinois - CATI

On approach to Lào Cai, the three engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into the Red River, killing all three occupants.

Société de Transports Aériens - STA

The three engine aircraft departed Oran-Es Senia Airport at 1530LT on a cargo flight to Lyon via Perpignan, carrying a load of vegetables. En route, the airplane crashed in the Gulf of Lion about 90 km east of Perpignan for unknown reason. All four occupants were killed. Crew: Mr. Screka, pilot, Mr. Pelletier, radio operator, Mr. Prado, mechanic. Passenger: Mr. Saada.

SOCOTRA - Société Coopérative de Tramping Aérien

On touchdown, a landing gear failed. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while all three crew members were unhurt.

Société Auxiliaire de Navigation Aérienne - SANA

While flying over the Jura Mountain Range at a too low altitude, the three engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in flames in a wooded area called La Joux. The radio navigator Henri Glaise was slightly injured, the mechanic Leroy was seriously injured and the pilot Alain Bamayeux was killed.

Air Atlas

Hit a mountain near El Hajeb, killing at least one occupant.

Aéro Cargo

On touchdown, the three engine aircraft skidded and then went out of control. It veered off runway and came to rest in flames in a field. A passenger was killed.

Air France

While cruising in marginal weather conditions, the three engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain near Eséka. All thirteen occupants were killed. Crew: Louis Coupvent, pilot, Robert Ferrisse, radio navigator, Frank Malaret, mechanic.

Air France

On the leg from Nice to Marseille, the crew started the descent to Marignane Airport when the three engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located in the Sainte-Beaume Mountain Range, near Gémenos. A crew member was seriously injured while both other occupants were killed. Two days later, the only survivor died from his injuries. Delivered in September 5, 1945, the aircraft entered in service in June 8, 1946 only. Crew: Gabriel Cahouet, pilot, Henri Decoudray, radio navigator, Robert Salles, mechanic.

Services Français de Télécommunications et de Signalisation

Just after lift off, while in initial climb, the three engine aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. All three crew members were killed. Crew: Georges Pascaud, pilot, Jean-Louis Coquerel, radio navigator, Pierre Besson, mechanic.

Air France

Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Transports Aériens Intercontinentaux - TAI

The three engine aircraft left Marseille-Marignane Airport at 1340LT on a cargo flight to Paris with an intermediate stop in Lyon. About one hour and twenty minutes into the flight, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with low visibility due to heavy snow falls. The aircraft hit with its undercarriage the south slope of Mt Ventoux located northeast of Carpentras, and came to rest in 1,5 meter of snow. The crew was slightly injured and rescued a day later while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It is reported that the aircraft was flying at the altitude of 1,800 meters at the time of the accident (Mt Ventoux is 1,911 meters high) and the pilot was probably following a wrong corridor.

Compagnie de Transports Aériens du Languedoc-Roussillon - CTALR

While approaching Limoges, the crew requested to ATC if there was any icing conditions in the area, and it was reported that icing could be encountered between the altitude of 1,000 and 1,200 meters. Few minutes later, while flying at this altitude, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located in Saint-Léger-la-Montagne. Three wounded passengers were evacuated while 21 other occupants, among them all three crew members, were killed. Crew: Mr. Mathurin, pilot, Mr. Couvidou, radio navigator, Mr. Virly, mechanic.

SOCOTRA - Société Coopérative de Tramping Aérien

While approaching Cairo, the crew continued to the south for unknown reason. Few minutes later, due to fuel shortage, the captain decided to attempt an emergency landing in the djebel Kalamoun located near Wadi El Rayan, southwest of Faiyum. The three engine aircraft crash landed in a desert area and came to rest. A passenger was killed while 23 other occupants were rescued.

Air Océan

While flying by night in low visibility at an altitude of 3,600 feet, the three engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located 10 km south of Sefrou. The wreckage was localized few hours later and all 16 occupants have been killed.

Air France

On final approach to Pau-Uzein Airport, the three engine aircraft hit power cables and crashed in a field located few km short of the runway threshold. Two crew members, the radio navigator Jacques Favreau and the mechanic Eugène Houix, were killed. A third crew member survived.

Air France

While on a mail flight from Marseille to Algiers, an engine failed. The crew decided to divert to Mahon Airport but on final approach, the aircraft crashed. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all three crew members were slightly injured.

Air France

Crashed on takeoff. There were no casualties.

Air France

On final approach to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, the crew was unable to locate the airfield due to low visibility caused by night and foggy conditions. While flying at a too low altitude, the three engine aircraft hit with a wing the top of a church located in Le Bouscat and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed. There were no casualties on the ground. Crew: Jean Perrin, pilot, Hippolyte Le Coroller, radio navigator, René Morin, flight engineer.