Crash of a Douglas C-54B-1-DC Skymaster in Lake Chad: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 6, 1952
Operator:
Registration:
F-BFVO
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fort Lamy – Beirut
MSN:
10498
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances into Lake Chad. A pilot was rescued while five other occupants were killed. The crew was performing a cargo flight from Fort Lamy to Beirut.
