Potez 62

Liniile Aeriene Române Exploatate cu Statul - LARES

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Romania in 1944. The exact date of the mishap remains unknown.

Air France

The crew was performing a flight from Paris to Berlin with an intermediate stop in Cologne. While on approach to Cologne-Butzweilerhof Airport, pilot encountered poor visibility. Some 7 km short of runway, the aircraft christened 'Courlis' hit a chimney and crashed in flames in Knapsack, in the suburb of Cologne. All six occupants were killed. Crew: André Tellet-Larente, pilot, Jean-Pierre Pain, copilot, René Harrault, radio navigator, Guy Baranton, engineer. Passengers: Raoul Civet, journalist, Mr. Buchalowski.

Air France

The aircraft left Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport in the morning bound for Jodhpur. While flying over Madhya Pradesh, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field near Datia, killing all seven occupants. Crew: Hubert Robin, pilot, Fernand Paujol, radio navigator, Émile Schwager, engineer.

Air France

En route, while flying over the Morvan mountains, crew encountered poor weather conditions with snow falls and icing. The right engine failed, most probably due to icing and the captain decided to divert to Auxerre Airport for a safe landing. On approach, the left engine failed as well. Aware he was unable to reach the airport, captain decided to make an emergency landing in a snow covered field few km short of runway. The touch down was heavy and the aircraft christened 'Cormoran' slid for several yards before coming to rest. All seven occupants were unhurt and could evacuate the cabin and unloaded all mail bags and cargo when 15 minutes later, a fire erupted and consumed the aircraft that was destroyed. Crew: Mr. Chovard, pilot, Mr. Doussemain, radio navigator, Mr. Berbruck, engineer, Mr. Lachance, steward.