Crash of an Avro 504 in Elsenborn
Date & Time:
Sep 15, 1931
Operator:
Registration:
A-59
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 3,300 metres, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field. Both pilots were rescued.
Probable cause:
Loss of control in flight following the failure of a rudder control cable.
