Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 2 October 1926
Aircraft Type: Blriot 155
Owner/operator: Air Union (France)
Registration Number: F-AICQ
Location: Leigh, Kent –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Dornier D-3 in service number 729 experienced a catastrophic engine fire during an emergency landing at Penhurst Airfield. The aircraft was completely engulfed in flames, resulting in significant damage and loss of all personnel.A Dornier D-3 in service number 729 experienced a catastrophic engine fire during an emergency landing at Penhurst Airfield. The aircraft was completely engulfed in flames, resulting in significant damage and loss of all personnel.
Description
The “Clment Ader” crashed while attempting an emergency landing, due an engine fire, at Penhurst Airfield. The wreckage was consumed by fire.
Primary Cause
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