Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Safety profile and incident history for Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA.

Safety Score

9.9/10

Total Incidents

33

Total Fatalities

20

Recent Incidents

August 1, 1927 3 Fatalities

Latécoère 17

Argelès-sur-Mer Pyrénées-Orientales

On the leg from Barcelona to Perpignan, the crew overflew the east part of the Pyrenees Mountains and was descending to Perpignan-La Llabanère Airport. Due to low visibility, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was insufficient. On approach, the aircraft crashed on a hill located in Saint-André, some 3 km west of Argelès-sur-Mer. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all three crew members were killed. Crew: Alexandre Bury, pilot, Georges Guyollot, copilot, Léopold Servin, mechanic.

March 20, 1927 1 Fatalities

Breguet 14

Rabat Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer

The aircraft crashed near Rabat, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Breguet 14

Nerja Andalusia

While cruising over Andalucia, the engine caught fire, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed on a beach located near Nerja and came to rest against rocks, bursting into flames. All four occupants evacuated with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed by fire. Crew: Émile Bideau, pilot, Llamado Garcilago, mechanic. Passengers: F. Gillermo, Paul Vigler.

November 11, 1926 3 Fatalities

Breguet 14

Cape Bojador Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra

En route from CAsablanca to Dakar, while cruising along the shore, the engine failed. The crew made an emergency landing on a beach near Cape Bojador. After landing, the crew was attacked by Maures tribesmen and killed while the aircraft was set on fire and destroyed. Crew: Léopolds Gourp, pilot, Henri Erable, copilot, Mr. Pintado, mechanic.

Breguet 14

Tiznit Souss-Massa-Drâa

While cruising south of Tiznit, the engine failed. The pilot 'Pivot' made a force landing and all three occupants were unhurt. Unfortunately, they were hijacked by Maures tribesmen and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. All three men were released few days later.

Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-13

Oran Oran

While descending to Oran, an engine failed, forcing the crew to ditch the aircraft. While both crew were uninjured, the aircraft sank and was lost. Crew: Robert Collet, pilot, Paul Morvan, radio.

Breguet 14

Cintra Pará

Crashed in unknown circumstances off Cintra. There were no casualties.

Breguet 14

Perpignan-La Llabanère Pyrénées-Orientales

On final approach to Perpignan-La Llabanère Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. Too low, the aircraft impacted the ground short of runway and came to rest, bursting into in flames. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot Paul Félix was seriously injured (burnt).

Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-13

Coursan Aude

En route from Toulouse to Barcelona, the engine failed. The crew made an emergency landing in Coursan, north of Narbonne. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Crew: Charles Poulin, pilot, Georges Lacoste, radio.

Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-13

Mediterranean Sea All World

En route from Algiers to Alicante, while cruising over the Mediterranean Sea, the crew encountered technical problems and attempted to ditch the aircraft about 100 km north of Cape Ténès, Algeria. After a period of 13 hours, both occupants were rescued by the crew of a German ship. The aircraft sank and was lost. Crew: Léon Givon, pilot, Juan Munar, radio.

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Airline Information

Country of Origin

World

Risk Level

Low Risk