Incident Overview
Date: Friday 13 January 1933
Aircraft Type: Lior et Olivier 213
Owner/operator: Air Union (France)
Registration Number: F-AJNS
Location: Poix-de-Picardie –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A flight carrying five passengers and the pilot to London experienced a catastrophic fire at Poix-de-Picardie, France. The aircraft fell, causing significant damage and destruction to the mail carried on board.A flight carrying five passengers and the pilot to London experienced a catastrophic fire at Poix-de-Picardie, France. The aircraft fell, causing significant damage and destruction to the mail carried on board.
Description
The flight left Le Bourget Airport, bound for London. It fell in flames at Poix-de-Picardie, France. The pilot and the five passengers were unhurt. The mail that was carried on board was destroyed.
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