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Crash of a Dassault M.D.315 Flamant in Romilly-sur-Seine

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Dassault M.D.315 Flamant
Operator:
Registration:
141
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dijon - Romilly-sur-Seine
MSN:
141
YOM:
1950
Location:
Romilly-sur-Seine
Aube
Country:
France
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was performing a liaison flight from Dijon-Longvic AFB to Romilly-sur-Seine on behalf of the 2nd Squadron. Upon arrival, the airplane landed on its belly, slid for dozen meters and came to rest. All five occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft registered 141 (2-HK) was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The crew landed while the landing gear were not down and secured. Incomplete landing procedure.

Crash of a Martin 167 Maryland in Romilly-sur-Seine

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Martin 167 Maryland
Operator:
Registration:
60
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Châteauroux - Romilly-sur-Seine
Location:
Romilly-sur-Seine
Aube
Country:
France
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Châteauroux to attack convoy in Château-Thierry and Oulchy-le-Château. After being hit by Flak, the crew diverted to Romilly where the aircraft crash landed in a field. All three crew members were injured.
Crew:
Sgt/C Chauvin, pilot,
Adj Chautard, observer,
Sgt Pons, air gunner.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.

Crash of a Martin 167F Maryland in Romilly-sur-Seine

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Martin 167 Maryland
Operator:
Registration:
34
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Châteauroux - Romilly-sur-Seine
Location:
Romilly-sur-Seine
Aube
Country:
France
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Châteauroux to attack convoy in Laon, Reims and Montcornet. After being hit by Flak, the crew diverted to Romilly where the aircraft crashed upon landing. A crew was injured and two others were unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Sgt Bazon, pilot,
Cpl Frazier, observer,
Cpl Vanwormhoudt, air gunner.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.

Crash of a Farman F.222.2 in Saint-Yan

Date & Time: May 11, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Farman F.220/F.224
Operator:
Registration:
L-218
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Romilly-sur-Seine - Saint-Yan
MSN:
23
YOM:
1940
Location:
Saint-Yan
Saône-et-Loire
Country:
France
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was transferred from Romilly-sur-Seine to Saint-Yan. On approach, it was mistakenly shot down by the French Flak and crashed near the airport. The crew fate remains unknown.
Probable cause:
Mistakenly shot down by the French Flak.
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