Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 November 1925
Aircraft Type: Farman F.60 Goliath
Owner/operator: Air Union (France)
Registration Number: F-FHMY
Location: 12 km off Boulogne [English Channel] –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Aircraft fuselage and wings.Aircraft fuselage and wings.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a sudden landing in the English Channel near Boulogne, resulting in pilot injuries and significant damage. The aircraft was successfully salvaged and rebuilt.A small aircraft experienced a sudden landing in the English Channel near Boulogne, resulting in pilot injuries and significant damage. The aircraft was successfully salvaged and rebuilt.
Description
Aircraft ditched in the English Channel 7« miles (12 km) off Boulogne. Pilot injured. Aircraft badly damaged but salvaged and rebuilt.
Primary Cause
Sudden landing in a challenging weather condition, likely a strong current or turbulent sea, causing a loss of control and subsequent impact.Sudden landing in a challenging weather condition, likely a strong current or turbulent sea, causing a loss of control and subsequent impact.Share on:
