Country
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Aube
Crash of a Swearingen SA227AC Metro III in Troyes
Date & Time:
Sep 19, 1993 at 1240 LT
Operator:
Registration:
F-GILN
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Troyes - Biggin Hill
MSN:
AC-458
YOM:
1981
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
200.00
Copilot / Total hours on type:
220
Aircraft flight hours:
13436
Circumstances:
The aircraft has been chartered to transfer to Biggin Hill, UK, 17 people who suffered a bus accident two days ago. During the takeoff roll from Troyes-Barberey Airport, after a course of 1,100 metres, at a speed of about 100 knots, the right engine power dropped from 93% to 40%. In the meantime, the temperature of the right engine increased. As the aircraft was veered to the right, the captain decided to abort and started an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, rolled for about 150 metres, went through a fence and eventually collided with the localizer antenna. All 19 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
The accident appears to be due to a combination of a positioning error of the Speed Levers at the time of take-off, leading to the overheating of both engines, which forced the take-off to stop, and to the preparation and insufficient management of the take-off, leading to an underestimation of the acceleration-stop distance and a late decision to reject the take-off.
The following contributing factors were reported:
- The fouling of the brakes, which reduced their performance,
- The failure to update the aircraft's base weight in the operations manual,
- The crew's very limited experience on type of aircraft,
- The aircraft total weight was 300 kg above MTOW.
The following contributing factors were reported:
- The fouling of the brakes, which reduced their performance,
- The failure to update the aircraft's base weight in the operations manual,
- The crew's very limited experience on type of aircraft,
- The aircraft total weight was 300 kg above MTOW.
Final Report:
Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 near Troyes: 3 killed
Date & Time:
May 21, 1991
Operator:
Registration:
F-GDHS
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Chailley - Troyes
MSN:
1532
YOM:
1981
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Chailley Airport (Yonne) on a short flight to Troyes, Aube, carrying one passenger and two pilots. While approaching Troyes-Barberey Airport at an altitude of 6,000 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field located near Macey, about 6 km west of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.
Crew:
David Deutsch, pilot,
Christian Gazenge, copilot,
Passenger:
Patrick Bourgoin.
Crew:
David Deutsch, pilot,
Christian Gazenge, copilot,
Passenger:
Patrick Bourgoin.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after a propeller blade detached from the left engine.
Crash of a Dassault M.D.315 Flamant in Romilly-sur-Seine
Date & Time:
Jul 26, 1972
Operator:
Registration:
141
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dijon - Romilly-sur-Seine
MSN:
141
YOM:
1950
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was performing a liaison flight from Dijon-Longvic AFB to Romilly-sur-Seine on behalf of the 2nd Squadron. Upon arrival, the airplane landed on its belly, slid for dozen meters and came to rest. All five occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft registered 141 (2-HK) was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The crew landed while the landing gear were not down and secured. Incomplete landing procedure.
Crash of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul in Villemorien
Date & Time:
Dec 23, 1946
Registration:
G-AHMA
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
London-Gatwick – Geneva
MSN:
3428
YOM:
1946
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying southeast of Troyes, the crew encountered technical problems with the engines and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a swamp located in Villemorien. All nine occupants (among them a six months old baby) were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion.
Crash of an Avro 683 Lancaster I in Champignol-lez-Mondeville: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 7, 1942 at 2000 LT
Operator:
Registration:
L7546
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Langar - Langar
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The aircraft left RAF Langar at 1801LT on a bombing mission to Genoa, Italy. While overflying Aube by night, the bomber went out of control and crashed in an open field located in Champignol-lez-Mondeville, some 50 km southeast of Troyes. All seven occupants were killed.
Crew (207th Squadron):
P/O A. V. R. S. Wilson, pilot,
Sgt William Alfred Henry Ball, flight engineer,
F/Sgt William James Rose, navigator,
Sgt John Henry Lovell,
F/Sgt Arthur John Perrin, wireless operator and air gunner,
F/Sgt Robert Peter Strain, wireless operator and air gunner,
F/Sgt Charles Woodrow Wilson Peck, air gunner.
Crew (207th Squadron):
P/O A. V. R. S. Wilson, pilot,
Sgt William Alfred Henry Ball, flight engineer,
F/Sgt William James Rose, navigator,
Sgt John Henry Lovell,
F/Sgt Arthur John Perrin, wireless operator and air gunner,
F/Sgt Robert Peter Strain, wireless operator and air gunner,
F/Sgt Charles Woodrow Wilson Peck, air gunner.
Crash of a Lioré-et-Olivier LeO 451 in Quincey: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 13, 1940
Operator:
Registration:
L-812
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tours - Tours
MSN:
276
YOM:
1940
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Tours-Parçay-Meslay on a bombing mission in the area of Châlons-en-Champagne. It was shot down by a German fighter and crashed in Quincey. All four crew members bailed out. One crew as killed and two others were injured.
Crew:
Cpt Marc Hériard-Dubreuil, pilot,
S/Lt André Jean Maurice Lafage, observer, †
Adj/C Colin, radio operator,
Adj Gouriou, air gunner.
Crew:
Cpt Marc Hériard-Dubreuil, pilot,
S/Lt André Jean Maurice Lafage, observer, †
Adj/C Colin, radio operator,
Adj Gouriou, air gunner.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a German fighter.
Crash of a Martin 167 Maryland in Romilly-sur-Seine
Date & Time:
Jun 12, 1940
Operator:
Registration:
60
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Châteauroux - Romilly-sur-Seine
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Châteauroux to attack convoy in Château-Thierry and Oulchy-le-Château. After being hit by Flak, the crew diverted to Romilly where the aircraft crash landed in a field. All three crew members were injured.
Crew:
Sgt/C Chauvin, pilot,
Adj Chautard, observer,
Sgt Pons, air gunner.
Crew:
Sgt/C Chauvin, pilot,
Adj Chautard, observer,
Sgt Pons, air gunner.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.
Crash of a Martin 167F Maryland in Romilly-sur-Seine
Date & Time:
Jun 12, 1940
Operator:
Registration:
34
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Châteauroux - Romilly-sur-Seine
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Châteauroux to attack convoy in Laon, Reims and Montcornet. After being hit by Flak, the crew diverted to Romilly where the aircraft crashed upon landing. A crew was injured and two others were unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Sgt Bazon, pilot,
Cpl Frazier, observer,
Cpl Vanwormhoudt, air gunner.
Crew:
Sgt Bazon, pilot,
Cpl Frazier, observer,
Cpl Vanwormhoudt, air gunner.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.
