On December 28, 1931, a Farman F.190 (registration F-AJDD) operated by Compagnie Générale TransSaharienne - CGT France was involved in an aviation accident near Bidon 5, Algeria in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aileron control cables expanded due to heat during a stopover, causing them to disengage from the pulleys and block, resulting in a loss of control. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing near Bidon 5 after experiencing control issues following a stopover. Both occupants were rescued three days later with no fatalities reported.
What happened
The flight originated in Reggane, Algeria, and was en route to Gao, Mali. The aircraft carried one pilot and one passenger. Shortly after completing a stopover at Bidon 5, the pilot experienced significant control difficulties. Due to these issues, an emergency landing was attempted. The aircraft crash-landed approximately 8 km south of Bidon 5 and sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Rescue teams located and extracted both occupants on December 31, three days after the incident.
Findings
Company officials attributed the loss of control to mechanical failure involving the aileron system. It was determined that the aileron control cables expanded due to heat during the stopover at Bidon 5. This thermal expansion caused the cables to slip out of their pulleys and become blocked. Consequently, the pilot was unable to maintain effective control of the aircraft.
Probable cause
The aileron control cables expanded due to heat during a stopover, causing them to disengage from the pulleys and block, resulting in a loss of control.
What happened in the 28 Dec 1931 Farman F.190 accident near Bidon 5, Algeria?
A single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing near Bidon 5 after experiencing control issues following a stopover. Both occupants were rescued three days later with no fatalities reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Dec 1931 Farman F.190 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Dec 1931 involved a Farman F.190, registration F-AJDD, operated by Compagnie Générale TransSaharienne - CGT France, at Bidon 5, Algeria.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aileron control cables expanded due to heat during a stopover, causing them to disengage from the pulleys and block, resulting in a loss of control.
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