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Crash of a CRDA CANT Z.501 off Port of Pollença: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1937 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
CRDA CANT Z.501 Gabbiano
Operator:
Registration:
62-1
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Port de Pollença
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from the bay of Port de Pollença, while climbing, the float plane collided with the mast of a Monopolio de Tabacos's ship and crashed into the sea. Two crew members were injured and two others were killed.
Crew:
Lt Miguel Ruiz de la Puente, †
Cpt Antonio Melendreras Sierra, †
Sgt Luis Expósito Herrans,
Aux Fernando Urtasun Vidal.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian IIIA in Palma

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Avro 594 Avian
Operator:
Juan Crespí Fornari
Registration:
EC-EAA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palma - Palma
MSN:
465
YOM:
1934
Location:
Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The Spanish aviator Juan Crespí Fornari was returning to Palma-Son Bonet Airport following a combat mission. For unknown reasons, the airplane landed hard and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot was uninjured.

Crash of a Dornier Do J Wal off Cabrera Island

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Dornier Do J Wal
Operator:
Registration:
D-1
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Cabrera Island
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The float plane was engaged on a bombing mission over Palma de Mallorca, carrying six crew members. While approaching the island of Cabrera, the airplane was hit by light firearms, forcing the crew to ditch. While trying to reach the shore, the crew was forced to abandon the airplane that sank. All six occupants were taken PoW.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a CAMS 56 off the Balearic Islands

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1932
Type of aircraft:
CAMS 56
Operator:
Registration:
F-ALCG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Algiers – Marseille
MSN:
31
YOM:
1930
Location:
Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Algiers at 0645LT bound for Marseille. En route, while cruising 75 km off the Balearic Islands, the crew encountered engine problems and was forced to ditch the aircraft. Both uninjured aviators were rescued at 1330LT by the crew of the ship named 'Timgad'. The aircraft sank and was lost.
Crew:
Jean Mermoz, pilot,
Lucien Rémier, radio navigator.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a CAMS 53/1 off the Balearic Islands

Date & Time: Dec 24, 1929
Type of aircraft:
CAMS 53
Operator:
Registration:
F-AJJQ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Marseille – Algiers
MSN:
16
YOM:
1929
Location:
Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Marseille to Algiers and while approaching the Balearic Islands, the crew encountered an engine failure. The pilot Max Ringel ditched the aircraft in the Mediterranean Sea. All three crew members were rescued. The aircraft sank was lost. Brand new, it was delivered 30 November 1929.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Savoia-Marchetti S.55P off Ibiza

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Savoia-Marchetti S.55
Operator:
Italian Government
Registration:
I-AASZ
Flight Type:
Government
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
10521
YOM:
1929
Location:
Ibiza
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances off the island of Ibiza. The seaplane was operated by the Italian Aviation Ministry (Ministero dell’Aeronautica).

Crash of a Latécoère 32 in Palma: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1928 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Latécoère 32
Operator:
Registration:
F-AISN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
City
Schedule:
Marseille – Palma de Mallorca – Algiers
MSN:
80
YOM:
1928
Location:
Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While approaching Palma, the seaplane was too low and hit a lightning mast. It stalled and crashed onto several houses in the city. While the radio navigator was killed, both other crew members were injured.
Crew:
Étienne Simon, pilot,
Fernand Royère, mechanic,
Fernand Girard, radio navigator.
Probable cause:
Poor judgement on part of the crew who continued the approach at a too low altitude.

Crash of a Latécoère 32 off Majorca

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Latécoère 32
Operator:
Registration:
F-AISO
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Marseille – Algiers
MSN:
81
YOM:
1928
Location:
Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, while cruising south of Majorca Island, an engine failed, forcing the crew to ditch the aircraft. Wind was very strong (force 9) and the sea was rough. After 12 hours, the four occupants were eventually rescued by the crew of the Spanish boat named 'El Biar' while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Crew:
Henri Vallin, pilot,
Mr. Le Roux, radio,
Juan Munar, radio,
André Dupont, mechanic.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
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