Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 16 November 1933
Aircraft Type: Lior et Olivier 213
Owner/operator: Air France
Registration Number: F-AIFD
Location: near Beauvais –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Left EngineLeft Engine
Category: Accident
An aircraft operating from Paris-Le Bourget Airport to London-Cherbouron Airport experienced a fire on its left engine at 1000 meters. The crew safely evacuated, the aircraft stalled, impacted an electricity pole and a factory, and subsequently burst into flames in a small river. Both pilots were unharmed. A significant amount of mail, weighing over one ton, was also lost.An aircraft operating from Paris-Le Bourget Airport to London-Cherbouron Airport experienced a fire on its left engine at 1000 meters. The crew safely evacuated, the aircraft stalled, impacted an electricity pole and a factory, and subsequently burst into flames in a small river. Both pilots were unharmed. A significant amount of mail, weighing over one ton, was also lost.
Description
The aircraft operated on a mail flight from Paris-Le Bourget Airport, France, to London-Croydon Airport, U.K.. While en route at 1000 metres, the aircraft suffered a fire on the no.1 (left) engine. The crew bailed out and the aircraft stalled, hit an electricity pole and a factory and burst into flames in a small river. Both pilots were unhurt. All mail, more than one ton, was also destroyed.
Primary Cause
Electrical fire caused by a faulty engine component.Electrical fire caused by a faulty engine component.Share on:
