Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 23 May 1928
Aircraft Type: Farman F.63bis Goliath
Owner/operator: SGTA – Socit Gnrale des Transports Ariens
Registration Number: F-AEIE
Location: 3 km from Kln-Butzweilerhof Airfield –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft engine(s) and/or control system.Aircraft engine(s) and/or control system.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed on takeoff, resulting in significant damage and fire. The incident was likely caused by a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or operational error during takeoff.A twin-engine aircraft crashed on takeoff, resulting in significant damage and fire. The incident was likely caused by a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or operational error during takeoff.
Description
Crashed on takeoff and was destroyed by fire.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
