Airplane crash in 1929 - Ilha Graciosa, Açores
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N 39° 03.568 W 028° 02.639
26S E 409674 N 4323894
On 13.06.1929 a polish airplane with 2 flyingmen crashed in this spot
Waymark Code: WM14MP4
Location: Arquipélago dos Açores, Portugal
Date Posted: 07/27/2021
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During the second try of the polish to cross the Atlantic, this biplane crashed in this island of the Azores.
The plane started the flight in Le Bourget, not far From Paris, heading to New York.
The pilot died, Major Idzikowski, and the co-pilot got injuried, Kazimierz Kubala.
The plane burnt completely.
Date of Crash: 07/13/1929
Aircraft Model: Amiot 123
Military or Civilian: Military
Cause of Crash:
Failed emergency landing due technical problems
Web Address for Related Web Sites: Not listed
Tail Number: Not listed
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