Société de Transports Aériens Rapides - STAR

Nieuport-Delage NiD-641

While cruising over the Alps and approaching the Lus-la-Croix-Haute Pass from the south, the pilot encountered misty conditions and the visibility was low. The aircraft hit the ground and crashed near the pass. The pilot Albert Bouthier and two passengers were killed while two other passengers were injured. The aircraft was returning to Paris with few other airplanes from the same operator, carrying some 20 models accompanying the French fashion designer Aline Chiffon. It was descending to Grenoble-Moirans Airport, a scheduled intermediate stop before continuing to Dijon and Paris. Crew: Albert Bouthier, pilot. † Passengers: Mrs. Aluta (aka Aline Chiffon), † Mr. Arbeau, † Mrs. Soskins, Mr. Amon.