Section Civile de Liaisons Aériennes Métropolitaines - SCLAM

Caudron C.440 Goéland

While cruising in a snowstorm, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Tauch located near Tuchan, northwest of Perpignan. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all three crew members were killed. Crew (Air France): Jean Espitalier, pilot, Jean Le Moal, radio navigator, André Texier, flight engineer.

Caudron C.440 Goéland

On final approach to Rennes Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in flames short of runway. All three crew members were killed. Crew: Pierre Brule, pilot, Paul Farenkoff, radio navigator, Mr. Dauphin, mechanic.

Caudron C.440 Goéland

On behalf of the Section Civile de Liaisons Aériennes Métropolitaines (SCLAM), the crew was performing a flight from Marseille to the airbase of Ambérieu-en-Bugey. While descending in low visibility, the twin engine aircraft hit a mountain slope located near Maupertuis, in the region of Panossas. All four occupants were killed. Crew (both from Air France): Maurice Pichon, pilot, Etienne Cazenave, radio navigator. Passengers: Cdt Fresneau, Cpt Longevialle.