Société d'Exploitation du Matériel Aéronautique Français

Latécoère 631

The crew (engineers and pilots) were engaged in a test flight on this third prototype consisting of controls in flight following severe vibrations on the engines. While cruising at an altitude of 1,200 meters, the six engines seaplane lost a part on the right wing, went out of control and crashed into the sea about one km northwest of Le Cap Ferret. The crew of a trawler and a French Marine boat found some debris floating on water but unfortunately, all 12 occupants were killed. Crew: Robert Boissard, Chief Pilot, Mr. Dumonteil, mechanic, Kléber Coulé, mechanic, Henri Faugère, mechanic, Alexandre Lepêcheur, radio operator, Mr. Renaud, technical director, Mr. Remaury, technician, Adj Grezel, Mr. Malpot, engineer, Mr. Bouchery, techincal director, Mr. Martin, engineer, Mr. Brolin, engineer.