Accident Bernard HV.120 seaplane F-AKAL,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 261804
 
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Date:Thursday 30 July 1931
Time:
Type:Bernard HV.120 seaplane
Owner/operator:Aeronavale
Registration: F-AKAL
MSN: 02
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Étang de Berre -   France
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Test
Departure airport:Berre
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
While on a test flight at low altitude and at high speed, the propeller disintegrated and the aircraft crashed into the lake. Was training for the 1931 Schneider Cup. Pilot Bogault.

Sources:

http://memorial-aen.fr/recherche.php

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
18-May-2021 09:01 Cobar Added
19-Dec-2023 20:35 TB Updated [Location, Narrative]

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