Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 15 July 1923
Aircraft Type: Farman F.60 Goliath
Owner/operator: Compagnie Arienne Franaise – CAF
Registration Number: F-AEEE
Location: near Valenciennes –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Aircraft enginesAircraft engines
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during a meeting in Valenciennes, France, resulting in a significant incident. The aircraft experienced two engine failures on the first flight, leading to a forced landing and substantial damage. Seven passengers were injured.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during a meeting in Valenciennes, France, resulting in a significant incident. The aircraft experienced two engine failures on the first flight, leading to a forced landing and substantial damage. Seven passengers were injured.
Description
The aircraft participated in a meeting at Valenciennes, France, organized by the Socit de Propagande Aronautique. On the first flight of the day, both engines failed. The aircraft force landed and sustained serious damage. Seven passengers were slightly injured.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during a meeting.Engine failure during a meeting.Share on:
