Blériot Spad 27
Safety Rating
10/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
0
Incident History
Compagnie des Messageries Aériennes - CMA
En route from Croydon to Paris-Le Bourget, the pilot encountered technical problems and elected to make an emergency landing in Bekesbourne. At low height, the aircraft collided with a telephone line then crashed on the railway road between Bekesbourne and Adisham. All three occupants evacuated safely, only the pilot suffered minor injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Compagnie des Messageries Aériennes - CMA
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a mail flight from Paris-Le Bourget to Croydon. While flying in the region of Dieppe, he encountered low visibility due to foggy conditions. At a too low altitude, the airplane impacted trees with one of its wings, stalled and crashed in the Arques forest. While the pilot was seriously injured, the aircraft was destroyed.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.