August 1923 Air Union Farman Goliath crash

August 1923 Air Union Farman Goliath crash
Photograph of a Farman Goliath
A Farman Goliath, similar to the accident aircraft.
Accident
Date27 August 1923 (1923-08-27)
SummaryEngine failure, passenger error, loss of control
SiteEast Malling, Kent, United Kingdom
51°16′16″N 0°25′41″E / 51.27111°N 0.42806°E / 51.27111; 0.42806
Aircraft
Aircraft typeFarman F.60 Goliath
OperatorAir Union
RegistrationF-AECB
Flight originLe Bourget Airport, Paris, France
1st stopoverBerck, Pas-de-Calais, France
2nd stopoverLympne, Kent, United Kingdom (unscheduled)
DestinationCroydon Airport, Surrey, United Kingdom
Passengers11
Crew2
Fatalities1
Injuries9
Survivors12

The August 1923 Air Union Farman Goliath crash occurred on 27 August 1923 when a Farman F.60 Goliath of Air Union crashed at East Malling, Kent, United Kingdom following an engine failure and reported panic amongst the passengers. One person was killed and nine were injured, including celebrated French actor Jean Murat.