Douglas A-26 Invader crash, Dec 24, 1947, Chelles-le-Pin...
Douglas A-26 Invader accident on December 24, 1947 near Chelles-le-Pin Seine-et-Marne, France with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was an engine fire..
- Date: December 24, 1947
- Aircraft: Douglas A-26 Invader
- Location: Chelles-le-Pin Seine-et-Marne, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The cause was an engine fire.
A French Air Force Douglas A 26 Invader flying from Vélizy Villacoublay to Blida suffered an engine fire shortly after takeoff. The crew turned back and belly landed in a field near Chelles le Pin, where the aircraft came to rest in flames. All 15 occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.