Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 7 January 1939
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-2-115B
Owner/operator: Swissair
Registration Number: HB-ITA
Location: near Senlis –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 17
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems and potentially the aircraft’s landing gear.Aircraft control systems and potentially the aircraft’s landing gear.
Category: Accident
A flight involving pilot Capt Egon Frei, second crew member Josie Brook, and two passengers tragically crashed on approach. Four others were seriously injured, while eight passengers escaped unharmed.A flight involving pilot Capt Egon Frei, second crew member Josie Brook, and two passengers tragically crashed on approach. Four others were seriously injured, while eight passengers escaped unharmed.
Description
Struck a hill on approach and crashed. Capt Egon Frei (pilot), a second crew member, Josie Brook (29, stewardess) and two passengers died. Four others were seriously injured. Eight passengers escaped unhurt
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure during approach.Possible mechanical failure during approach.Share on:
