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Crash of a Supermarine Channel I/II in Tungenes

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1920
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N.11
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
970
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the pilote encountered technical problems and elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in Tungenes, northwest of Stavanger. The pilot escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It appears that the metal bridge supporting the engine broke in flight.