Dornier Do J Wal crash, Sep 29, 1928 (3 killed), Valence...
Dornier Do J Wal accident on September 29, 1928 near Valence Drôme, France with 3 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft hit power cables after a sharp turn...
- Date: September 29, 1928
- Aircraft: Dornier Do J Wal
- Location: Valence Drôme, France
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft hit power cables after a sharp turn at low altitude in poor visibility, then stalled and crashed in the Rhone River.
The Regia Aeronautica Dornier Wal I-PLIF, named Marina II, was destroyed near Valence in the Drome region while returning from Svalbard after a search flight for the airship Italia. Three crew were killed and two mechanics were slightly injured.