On June 23, 1923, a Blériot 115 (registration F-ESBB) operated by Blériot was involved in an aviation accident near Daméraucourt, France in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control in flight after the rudder control cable got jammed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A prototype four-engine aircraft crashed into a forest near Grandvilliers while returning from an airshow, resulting in the death of the pilot. The incident occurred after the rudder control cable jammed during cruise.
What happened
Following its debut at an airshow in Le Touquet, the crew departed for their base at Toussus-le-Noble. While cruising at an altitude of 600 metres over Daméraucourt, approximately four kilometres north of Grandvilliers, the aircraft lost control and impacted the forest near Vieuville. The pilot was killed instantly in the crash, while the mechanic on board survived without injury.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident resulted from a loss of control in flight. This was caused by the rudder control cable getting jammed, which prevented the crew from maintaining proper aircraft attitude and direction during the cruise phase.
Probable cause
Loss of control in flight after the rudder control cable got jammed.
What happened in the 23 Jun 1923 Blériot 115 accident near Daméraucourt, France?
A prototype four-engine aircraft crashed into a forest near Grandvilliers while returning from an airshow, resulting in the death of the pilot. The incident occurred after the rudder control cable jammed during cruise.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jun 1923 Blériot 115 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Jun 1923 involved a Blériot 115, registration F-ESBB, operated by Blériot, at Daméraucourt, France.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Loss of control in flight after the rudder control cable got jammed.
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