Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 18 August 1926
Aircraft Type: Blriot 155
Owner/operator: Air Union (France)
Registration Number: F-AIEB
Location: Hurst, near Ashford, Kent –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Aircraft RoofAircraft Roof
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed during severe adverse weather conditions, colliding with a barn roof while passing over farm buildings. The impact resulted in the deaths of two crew members and thirteen passengers. The aircraft struck hayricks.A twin-engine aircraft crashed during severe adverse weather conditions, colliding with a barn roof while passing over farm buildings. The impact resulted in the deaths of two crew members and thirteen passengers. The aircraft struck hayricks.
Description
Crashed in adverse weather conditions. When passing over some farm buildings, the airplane collided with the roof of a barn and crashed into some hayricks. There were two crew members and thirteen passengers on board. Two passengers and both crew members were killed.
Primary Cause
Severe adverse weather conditions, specifically turbulent conditions and potential for wind shear, likely exacerbated the impact.Severe adverse weather conditions, specifically turbulent conditions and potential for wind shear, likely exacerbated the impact.Share on:
