Chartres

The crew was performing a mission on behalf of the 3rd Squadron of the 22nd Regiment based in Chartres. In flight, the pilot encountered technical problems and was forced to attempt an emergency landing in an open field located in Mâle, some 8 km southwest of Nogent-le-Rotrou, Orne. While all five crew were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

The crew was performing a night training flight on behalf of the 3rd Squadron of the 22nd regiment based in Chartres. While flying in the region of Bonneval, some 20 km south of Chartres, the aircraft caught fire. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. From a height of 50 meters, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. All five occupants were killed.
Crew:
Lt Jules Gindre, pilot,
Sgt Pierre Pacaud, navigator,
Sgt Roger Duchatelle, navigator,
Sgt Raymond Rigault, mechanic,
Pvt Jean Frémont, radio.

The aircraft departed Chartres at 2200LT on a training mission to Dijon on behalf of 22nd Bomber Regiment. Less than 10 minutes later, while climbing to a height of 500 metres, a fire erupted in the cockpit panel. Immediately, the pilot made a sharp turn and elected to return. The fire extinguished by itself within 30 seconds but smoke reduced the capability of the pilot to locate the runway. On final approach, the aircraft struck the roof of a hangar and crashed. Three crew were uninjured while the pilot Henri Levêque was injured (broken leg). The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Lt Henri Levêque,
Lt Mathieu,
Cpl Hérail,
Pvt Montboussier.

The crew was returning to Chartres Airfield following a night training mission. On final approach, the pilot reduced the engine thrust at minimum when the aircraft rolled to the left, causing the left wing to struck the ground. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest. The pilot was injured and the mechanic was killed.
Crew:
Lt Henri Simon, pilot,
Pvt Albert Henri Muller, mechanic. †

The aircraft was the sixth of a group of Goliath taking off from Chartres Airfield. After liftoff, while climbing to a height of about 60 metres, the pilot initiated a sharp turn when control was lost. The aircraft crashed and was destroyed. Two crew members were seriously injured while the pilot was killed. Few hours later, both survivors died from their injuries.
Crew:
Sgt Aimé Roeckel, pilot,
Pvt Marcel Louâpre, gunner,
Pvt Marcel Sandre, mechanic.