Farman F.168 Goliath
Historical safety data and incident record for the Farman F.168 Goliath aircraft.
Safety Rating
9.6/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
4
Incident History
August 16, 1932 4 Fatalities
French Navy
Bizerte-Sidi Ahmed AFB Bizerte Governorate (<U+0648><U+0644><U+0627><U+064A><U+0629> <U+0628><U+0646><U+0632><U+0631><U+062A><U+200E>)
Shortly after takeoff from Bizerte-Sidi Ahmed AFB, while climbing at night, the crew encountered engine problems. The captain decided to return for a safe landing and completed a circuit from the south. At low height, the airplane collided with power cables and crashed in Azib, some 12 km southeast of the airbase, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all four crew members were killed. Crew: Cpt Jean Desportes, Mst/P Péan, pilot, 2nd Mst Berroche, radio operator, Q/Mst Delahaye, mechanic.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
Primary Operators (by incidents)
French Navy1