Amiot 143 crash, Aug 4, 1938 (2 killed), Lyon Rhône
Amiot 143 accident on August 4, 1938 near Lyon Rhône, France with 2 fatalities. Cause: Pilot error, flying too low on approach..
- Date: August 4, 1938
- Aircraft: Amiot 143
- Location: Lyon Rhône, France
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot error, flying too low on approach.
A French Air Force Amiot 143 on a local training flight from Lyon Bron Airport struck an electrical pylon on final approach because the pilot was flying too low. The aircraft crashed onto a house near the airport and all four crew were injured. The pilot and the observer died the following day.