2 fatalities

Training Flight Crash in Cugny (OO-DAL)

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On June 19, 1959, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration OO-DAL) operated by Hessenatie-Sotramat Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Cugny, France in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilot error. 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.

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A training aircraft crashed in Cugny after striking a high-tension pylon during poor weather. Both pilots, an instructor and a student, were killed. The official probable cause was pilot error.

Incident Overview During a training flight, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. In an attempt to establish visual contact with the ground, the pilot reduced the aircraft's altitude. The airplane subsequently struck a high-tension pylon and crashed in flames into a field in Cugny. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact. ## Casualties Both individuals on board were killed in the accident. The fatalities included an instructor, identified as Joannes Asperslag, and a student pilot, identified as Yves Delabyand. ## Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was pilot error.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jun 1959 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Cugny, France?

A training aircraft crashed in Cugny after striking a high-tension pylon during poor weather. Both pilots, an instructor and a student, were killed. The official probable cause was pilot error.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jun 1959 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jun 1959 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration OO-DAL, operated by Hessenatie-Sotramat Aviation, at Cugny, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Pilot error