Reine Elisabeth II
Flight / Schedule
Reine Elisabeth II
Aircraft
Breguet 19Registration
Reine Elisabeth II
Operator
Georges MedaetsDate
November 11, 1927 at 11:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Laferté-sur-Aube Haute-Marne
Region
Europe • France
Coordinates
48.0975°, 4.7826°
Crash Cause
Weather
Narrative Report
On November 11, 1927 at 11:00 AM, Reine Elisabeth II experienced a crash involving Breguet 19, operated by Georges Medaets, with the event recorded near Laferté-sur-Aube Haute-Marne.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 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: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is weather. The crew departed Wevelghem, Belgium, on a flight to Belgian Congo. While flying over France, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft impacted a hill and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration Reine Elisabeth II.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 48.0975°, 4.7826°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew departed Wevelghem, Belgium, on a flight to Belgian Congo. While flying over France, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft impacted a hill and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Weather
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Georges MedaetsFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Europe • France
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Breguet 19Registration
Reine Elisabeth II
