Air France 707 "Chateau de Sully" Crash: 1962
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June 3, 1962. Air France 707 "Chateau de Sully" (F-BHSM) crashed after an aborted takeoff from Runway 08 at Orly Field. Takeoff proceeded normally until the aircraft reached Vr speed. Aircraft would not rotate into takeoff attitude due to a failure of the elevator trim tab. Flight crew attempted to abort takeoff with approximately 1/3 of the runway remaining. Tires failed due to excessive braking, leading to landing gear failure as aircraft left end of the runway. Number 2 engine broke loose and ignited a fire as the aircraft collided with runway lighting fixtures, fences, buildings and other objects. Of 132 passengers and crewmembers aboard there were only 2 survivors.
The flight was a charter carrying members of the Atlanta, Georgia (USA) Art Society. The group had been touring the major art museums of Europe in anticipation of constructing a much larger fine arts facility in their own city. The Woodruff Memorial Arts Center in Atlanta was dedicated in 1968 to their honor & memory.
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The flight was a charter carrying members of the Atlanta, Georgia (USA) Art Society. The group had been touring the major art museums of Europe in anticipation of constructing a much larger fine arts facility in their own city. The Woodruff Memorial Arts Center in Atlanta was dedicated in 1968 to their honor & memory.
aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19620603-0&l...
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1103
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chateau_de_Sully
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Coordinates: 48°43'46"N 2°24'56"E
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