Blériot Spad 56

Air Union France

While approaching Lyon-Bron Airport on a mail flight from Paris-Le Bourget, the pilot lost control of the aircraft following an in-flight fire. The aircraft crashed and came to rest upside down in a field located in Genas, some 3 km east of the airfield. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed. It is possible that the engine caught fire in flight.

Air Union France

The pilot departed Paris-Le Bourget Airport on a mail flight to Marseille. After takeoff, the pilote René Charpentier continued to the south and after passing over Fontainebleau, while approaching Sens, he encountered unknown technical problems and attempted to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a prairie and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot was unhurt.

Air Union France

En route to Marseille, while overflying Ardèche, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. He decided to make an emergency landing in a field located in Sécheras. Upon landing in a muddy field, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and sank into the ground. On impact, the pilot was ejected and died few minutes later while the passenger, a British Doctor, was unhurt. Crew: Maurice Bodin, pilot. Passenger: Mr. Seguel.

Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Aérienne - CIDNA

Shortly after takeoff from Croix-de-Metz Airport located in Toul, Meurthe-et-Moselle, while climbing to a height of 150 meters, the engine lost power and failed. The pilot tried to maintain speed and attitude but the aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all five occupants were killed. Crew: Gabriel Hanin, pilot, Maurice Villuis, radio, Henri Vidal, mechanic. Passengers: Jean-Abel Lefranc, General Secretary of CIDNA, Maurice Bokanowski, Minister of Commerce and Industry.

Air Union France

Few minutes after takeoff from Marseille, bound for Paris, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field located in La Fare-les-Oliviers, about 25 km northwest of Marseille. Both occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.