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Crash of an SPCA 10 off Fréjus: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1929
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Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Fréjus - Fréjus
MSN:
01
YOM:
1928
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Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
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Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
This seaplane, a prototype built in 1928, was completing a local test flight off Fréjus-Saint-Raphaël NAS. Technical modifications have been provided on the airplane last December 18. While approaching the bay for landing, the three engine aircraft stalled and crashed in the sea. All five crew members were killed.