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Constitutional Air Force Exercise Crash Near Constanta

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On September 13, 1937, a Potez 540 operated by Romanian Air Force - Fortele Aeriene Române was involved in an aviation accident near Constanța, Romania in flight. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-27Data APIEditorial standards

A military aircraft crashed near Constanta during a training exercise, resulting in the deaths of all six crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting a training exercise in the vicinity of Constanta. The plane crashed into the ground under circumstances that have not been fully detailed in available records. The impact resulted in fatal injuries to everyone on board, with no survivors reported from the event.

All six members of the crew lost their lives in the accident. Among those killed was a Major identified as Alimanescu, though specific details regarding the other personnel are limited to their status as part of the flight crew. The crash ended the training mission abruptly, leaving investigators with the task of determining the precise sequence of events leading up to the impact.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Sept 1937 Potez 540 accident near Constanța, Romania?

A military aircraft crashed near Constanta during a training exercise, resulting in the deaths of all six crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Sept 1937 Potez 540 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Sept 1937 involved a Potez 540, operated by Romanian Air Force - Fortele Aeriene Române, at Constanța, Romania.

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