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Crash of a Miles M.57 Aerovan 4 in Novales: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
EC-ACQ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Llanes – Santander
MSN:
6394
YOM:
1946
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While approaching Santander following an aerial photography mission, the twin engine aircraft crashed on a hilly terrain near Novales. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of velocity.