ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 145149
Last updated: 24 May 2013
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Date:01-MAY-1926
Time:11:15LT
Type:Fokker F.III
Operator:Balair
Registration: CH-156
C/n / msn: 1529
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:Borex -   Switzerland
Phase: Approach
Nature:Domestic Scheduled Passenger
Departure airport:Geneva
Destination airport:Borex
Narrative:
The aircraft took off from Geneva for a Borex. During the approach to Borex the pilot reported engine problems. A forced landing was tried out in a field. But the aircraft struck a electrical pylon and crashed. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. All 5 passengers and crew was injured in the accident.

Sources:
http://www.baaa-acro.com/Fiches%20d%27accidents/1926/CH-156.htm


Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
19-Apr-2012 00:26 ryan Added
19-Apr-2012 11:13 ryan Updated [Country]
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