Lyon - Geneva
Flight / Schedule
Lyon - Geneva
Aircraft
General Aircraft ST-4 MonosparRegistration
CH-356
MSN
13
Year of Manufacture
1933
Operator
Topsy ClubDate
June 17, 1933 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Lyon-Bron Rhône
Region
Europe • France
Coordinates
45.7343°, 4.8996°
Narrative Report
On June 17, 1933 at 12:00 AM, Lyon - Geneva experienced a crash involving General Aircraft ST-4 Monospar, operated by Topsy Club, with the event recorded near Lyon-Bron Rhône.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 66.7%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed while taking off from Lyon-Bron Airport. The pilot Walter Stoecklin was injured and both passengers were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration CH-356, MSN 13, year of manufacture 1933.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 45.7343°, 4.8996°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
0
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed while taking off from Lyon-Bron Airport. The pilot Walter Stoecklin was injured and both passengers were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
66.7%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Lyon - Geneva
Operator
Topsy ClubFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • France