Lioré-et-Olivier LeO 20

The crew was engaged in a training mission on behalf of the 2nd squadron of the 22nd regiment based in Chartres. While taxiing, the LeO 20 went out of control and collided with two parked Nieuport NiD 629 registered 705 and 713. The impact caused severe damages and a fire erupted. All four occupants evacuated safely and all three aircraft were destroyed by fire.
Crew:
Lt Pierre Pouyade, pilot,
Sgt Marcel Blanchard,
Sgt Emile Mouret,
Sgt Etienne San Juan.

En route from Chartres to Tours, while cruising at night, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and the visibility was low. The pilot decided to land as quick as possible but due to low visibility, he was unable to find a suitable terrain. Several flares were pulled and the pilote eventually decided to land in a field that seems suitable for him. Just before landing, the aircraft was caught by a downdraft and impacted the ground. The right main gear and the right engine were torn off and the aircraft came to rest. All four occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Lt Foucher, pilot,
Sgt Deschodt, pilot,
Sgt Robin, gunner,
Sgt Clément, navigator.

The crew was engaged in a local training flight on behalf of the 2nd squadron of the 22nd regiment based in Chartres. Shortly after takeoff, an engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed onto two houses located near the airport. A fuel tank exploded and ground damages were important. Two crew members and one people on the ground were killed. Two other crew members were seriously injured.
Crew:
Sgt/C Noël Drapier, pilot,
Sgt/C D. Giraud-Magne,
Cpl in Chief Alison, gunner,
Sgt Schneider, radio operator.

The crew was engaged in a night flight to Reims. Shortly after takeoff from Chartres Airport, while in initial climb, the pilot encountered technical problems. The airplane lost height, impacted the roof of a house and crashed on the ground. Two crew members were killed and two others were seriously injured.
Crew:
Adj Octave Sibade,
Adj Narcisse Richard, observer,
Sgt in Chief Boudrin,
S/Lt Grimbert, navigator.

The crew was returning to his base in Chartres following aerial manoeuvres in Gaël, Ille-et-Vilaine. While cruising at a height of 400 metres north of Rennes, the pilot encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing. On final, the airplane impacted telephone wires, stalled and crashed in a field located in Gévezé, some 12 km north of Rennes. The wreckage was found along a railway track. The aircraft was destroyed and all four crew members evacuated uninjured.
Crew:
Sgt/C Aouach, pilot,
S/Lt Baillard, observer,
Sgt/C Marot, mechanic,
Sgt/C Castets, radio operator.

The crew departed Istres on a flight to Chartres with an intermediate stop in Rochefort. While approaching Chartres from the northwest at night, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. While attempting an emergency landing, the airplane crashed in an open field located in Digny, some 30 km northwest of Chartres. All four crew members escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Lt Gaillard,
Sgt/C Chaume,
Sgt/C Vassieu,
Adj/C Boulanger.

During the takeoff roll at Chartres Airport, the pilot lost control of the airplane that veered off runway and came to rest against a hangar. All four crew members evacuated safely while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Cdt Eudès +3.

The crew departed Chartres on a training flight on this brand new aircraft that was recently delivered to the French Army. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and the pilot decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft collided with a concrete wall and came to rest against a farm. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all four crew members were rescued. Only one of them was seriously injured.
Crew:
Adj/C Croizier,
Sgt/C Albertini,
Sgt Rebillart,
Sgt Garnier.