Crash of a Simmonds Spartan in Roanne
Date & Time:
Apr 26, 1929
Registration:
ZK-AAP
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
08
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Frank Mase, pilot and owner of the aircraft, was taking part to a rally from England to New Zealand. While flying at low altitude near Roanne, the aircraft impacted a tree and crashed in a field. While the pilot was injured, the aircraft named 'The All Black' was damaged beyond repair.
