Henri Gelley
Safety profile and incident history for Henri Gelley.
Safety Score
9.7/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
3
Recent Incidents
April 10, 1933 3 Fatalities
Caudron C.280 Phalène
Le Penon Landes
The single engine airplane departed Paris-Orly on a private flight to Biarritz, carrying three passengers and one pilot. En route, he encountered various technical problems and this brand new aircraft that had just been delivered. While approaching Biarritz, he encountered an unexpected situation and abandoned the aircraft that crashed near a wooded area located in Le Penon, some 28 km north of Biarritz. The pilot was found uninjured while all three passengers were killed. Crew: Henri Gelley, pilot. Passengers: André Chalaux, Maurice Dubois Louis Pluquet.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
France
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Caudron C.280 Phalène1