Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris
Flight / Schedule
Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris
Aircraft
Farman F.60 GoliathRegistration
F-ADFP
MSN
41
Year of Manufacture
1921
Operator
Farman LineDate
August 23, 1924 at 11:30 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Amsterdam-Schiphol North Holland
Region
Europe • Netherlands
Coordinates
52.3270°, 4.7415°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On August 23, 1924 at 11:30 AM, Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris experienced a crash involving Farman F.60 Goliath, operated by Farman Line, with the event recorded near Amsterdam-Schiphol North Holland.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
10 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 10 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 8, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, one of the engine failed. Unable to return to the airport, the pilot attempted an emergency landing in an open field. After touchdown, the aircraft impact a drainage ditch, lost an undercarriage and came to rest. While all occupants evacuated safely, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration F-ADFP, MSN 41, year of manufacture 1921.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 52.3270°, 4.7415°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, one of the engine failed. Unable to return to the airport, the pilot attempted an emergency landing in an open field. After touchdown, the aircraft impact a drainage ditch, lost an undercarriage and came to rest. While all occupants evacuated safely, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
8
Estimated Survivors
10
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 10
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris
Operator
Farman LineFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Netherlands
