Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-242 | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The takeoff procedure was initiated in foggy conditions. Shortly after departure, while climbing, the seaplane hit a dike under construction and crashed in the Berre pond. Six occupants were rescued while eight other occupants were killed.
Crew:
Pierre Burello, pilot, †
Mr. Parizot, pilot,
Etienne Maury, radio navigator, †
Jean Le Stradic, engineer, †
Pierre Viré, radio.

Crash of a Lioré-et-Olivier H-242 into the Mediterranean Sea: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 8, 1936 at 0800 LT

Type of aircraft:

Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-242

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Registration:

F-ANQG

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Marseille – Algiers

MSN:

YOM:

1936

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Circumstances:

While overflying the Mediterranean Sea, the crew encountered engine problems and was forced to ditch the aircraft some 80 km off Algiers. The aircraft landed smoothly and the crew sent a mayday message, reporting his position. Four hours later, the crew of the ship named 'El Biar' arrived on scene and was able to evacuate seven people. Unfortunately, a passenger, Mr. Bergerot (senator and businessmen in Algiers) drowned. The four engine aircraft (two push-pull engines) named 'Ville de Nice' was later towed by the French tugboat named 'Colonel Casse' but sank and was lost.
Crew:
Laurent Guerrero, pilot +3.

Probable cause:

All four engines stopped en route because the flight engineer inadvertently closed the fuel supply system.