3 fatalities

Mid-air collision between two Amiot 143 trainers near Lyon-Bron (E-367)

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On August 22, 1938, an Amiot 143 (registration E-367) operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air was involved in an aviation accident near Lyon-Bron, France in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Two military training aircraft collided and crashed into a field and a house near Lyon-Bron airport during an evening sortie, resulting in the deaths of all six occupants.

What happened

The incident involved a local training sortie conducted on behalf of the Reconnaissance Group I/35, which is based at Lyon-Bron. During the evening, the aircraft departed from Lyon-Bron alongside a second Amiot 143 registered E-272. In unknown circumstances, the two aircraft collided with each other. The wreckage subsequently impacted a field and a house located in the vicinity of the airport. All six individuals aboard the two aircraft were killed in the crash.

Findings

The specific technical or human factors contributing to the collision have not been detailed in the available records. The event resulted in six fatalities, comprising the crew members from both involved airframes.