Incident Overview
Date: Monday 1 September 1941
Aircraft Type: Bloch 220
Owner/operator: Air France
Registration Number: F-AQNL
Location: near Marseille-Marignane Airport (MRS) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 15 / Occupants: 17
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in a crash into a pond. The engine failure likely triggered a loss of control, leading to the impact.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in a crash into a pond. The engine failure likely triggered a loss of control, leading to the impact.
Description
The aircraft crashed into a pond after engine failure during takeoff.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
