Crash of a Breguet 19.A2 in Point-Clos: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 13, 1931 at 1600 LT
Registration:
0566
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Point-Clos Airport (aka Gaël), while in initial climb, the pilot encountered engine problems and elected to return. He initiated a turn when control was lost and the airplane crashed in a wooded area near the airport. The observer was injured and the pilot was killed.
Crew:
Sgt Céler, pilot, †
Lt Azambre, observer.
Crew:
Sgt Céler, pilot, †
Lt Azambre, observer.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.