Caudron C.440 Goéland crash, Jul 10, 1938 (2 killed), Nik...
Caudron C.440 Goéland accident on July 10, 1938 near Nikki Borgou, Benin with 2 fatalities. Cause: Engine explosion on approach.
- Date: July 10, 1938
- Aircraft: Caudron C.440 Goéland
- Location: Nikki Borgou, Benin
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine explosion on approach
On final approach to Nikki Airport one engine of the Caudron Goéland F-AOMT exploded and the pilot lost control. The aircraft crashed on the runway. Two of the three crew were killed and the third was seriously injured.