Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 6 July 1952
Aircraft Type: Nord 2501 Noratlas
Owner/operator: Nord Aviation
Registration Number: F-WFUN
Location: Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Category: Accident
A demonstration flight at Lyon resulted in a crash of an aircraft, causing the death of the renowned French pilot, Marie-Louise ‘Maryse’ Basti.A demonstration flight at Lyon resulted in a crash of an aircraft, causing the death of the renowned French pilot, Marie-Louise ‘Maryse’ Basti.
Description
One engine was shut down during a demonstration flight at a national air meeting at Lyon. The aircraft crashed from an altitude of 200 m. One of the casualties was the famous French pilot Marie-Louise ‘Maryse’ Basti.
Source of Information
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/espacesaerienslyon/rhone2.pdfhttp://pagesperso-orange.fr/espacesaerienslyon/rhone2.pdfPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight.Mechanical failure during flight.Share on:
