Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-13

Historical safety data and incident record for the Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-13 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.9/10

Total Incidents

15

Total Fatalities

11

Incident History

August 2, 1930 3 Fatalities

Air Union France

Lausanne Vaud

The seaplane departed the bay of Ouchy in Lausanne on a flight to Évian-les-Bains, carrying three passengers and two crew members. Less than one minute after takeoff, the pilot encountered problems and lost control of the airplane that crashed in the Lake of Geneva. Both crew members were injured and all three passengers were killed. Crew: Henri Vallin, pilot, René Billigot, machanic. Passengers: Mrs. Madeleine Carlier, Mr. & Mrs. Raphaël Crélier.

January 25, 1929 2 Fatalities

Air Union France

Antibes Alpes-Maritimes

For unknown reason, the seaplane broke into several pieces while landing in the harbor of Antibes. Both crew members were injured and both passengers were killed.

L'Aéropostale

Almeria Andalusia

Crashed in unknown circumstances some 50 km off Almería, in the Mediterranean Sea. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft sank and was lost.

L'Aéropostale

Oran Oran

While approaching the Algerian coast, the crew encountered engine problems and attempted to ditch the aircraft few km offshore. The airplane landed on rough sea and was badly damaged. Both crew and both passengers were rescued by the crew of the French ship named 'Capitaine-Faure' while the aircraft sank and was lost. Crew: Marceau Méresse, pilot, Jean Le Duff, radio. Passengers: Mr. Plamont, Mr. Doerfinger.

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Oran Oran

While descending to Oran, an engine failed, forcing the crew to ditch the aircraft. While both crew were uninjured, the aircraft sank and was lost. Crew: Robert Collet, pilot, Paul Morvan, radio.

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Coursan Aude

En route from Toulouse to Barcelona, the engine failed. The crew made an emergency landing in Coursan, north of Narbonne. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Crew: Charles Poulin, pilot, Georges Lacoste, radio.

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Mediterranean Sea All World

En route from Algiers to Alicante, while cruising over the Mediterranean Sea, the crew encountered technical problems and attempted to ditch the aircraft about 100 km north of Cape Ténès, Algeria. After a period of 13 hours, both occupants were rescued by the crew of a German ship. The aircraft sank and was lost. Crew: Léon Givon, pilot, Juan Munar, radio.

June 26, 1925 2 Fatalities

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Alicante Valencian Community

While approaching Alicante from the sea, the crew passed over the harbour but failed to realize his altitude was insufficient. The aircraft collided with a lightning rod then stalled and crashed near the Paseo Martires de la Libertad, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and both crew members were killed. Crew: Louis Mingat, pilot, Joseph Salvadou, mechanic.

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Mediterranean Sea All World

En route from Alicante to Oran, one of the engine failed. The crew attempted to ditch the aircraft some 100 km north of Oran. The aircraft sank and both crew members were rescued 15 hours later by the crew of the French recovery ship named 'Jean-Argaud'. Crew: François Bourgat, pilot, Juan Munar, radio.

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Mediterranean Sea All World

The crew was performing a mail flight from Oran to Alicante when an engine failed while overflying the Mediterranean Sea. The crew ditch the aircraft in the sea. Both pilots were rescued 15 hours later by a the crew of a Spanish speedboat. The aircraft sank and was lost.

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Mediterranean Sea All World

En route from Alicante to Oran, a structural failure occurred on the buckle, forcing the crew to ditch the aircraft. The aircraft sank and both crew members (who were slightly injured) were rescued by the crew of the British boat named 'Egyptian'. Crew: Léon Givon, pilot, François Urvoy, mechanic.

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Mediterranean Sea All World

En route from Oran to Alicante, the crew was forced to make an emergency landing following an engine failure. The crew was rescued few hours later and the aircraft sank and was lost.

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Alicante Valencian Community

On approach to Alicante, an engine failed, caught fire and exploded. The crew attempted to make an emergency landing but the airplane crashed in the sea and was destroyed upon impact. Both crew escaped uninjured, took refuge on floating debris and wait for eight hours before being rescued by the crew of the French vessel named 'Aviateur-Rodier'. Crew: Jean Mingat, pilot Pierre Ducaud, radio.

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA

Alicante Valencian Community

On approach to Alicante, an engine failed. The crew attempted to ditch the aircraft that crashed in the sea. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft was lost.

January 10, 1923 4 Fatalities

French Navy

Appietto Corse-du-Sud

Few minutes after takeoff from the harbor of Ajaccio, the seaplane aircraft went out of control and crashed in a mountainous area located near Appietto, some 10 km north of Ajaccio. Three passengers and the pilot Desnoyelles were killed while the radio navigator was seriously injured and rescued.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.

Primary Operators (by incidents)

Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA10
Air Union France2
L'Aéropostale2
French Navy1