Hawker Beechcraft 390 terrain collision near Cranves-Sales, France

2 fatalities • Cranves-Sales, France

A business jet crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff from Aérodrome d'Annemasse, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On March 4, 2013, at 0740 UTC, a Hawker Beechcraft 390 (Premier IA) business jet, operating under Cayman Islands registration VP-CAZ, collided with terrain near Cranves-Sales, France. The aircraft was operated by Global Jet Luxembourg and was performing a flight from Aérodrome d'Annemasse (LFLI) with an intended destination of Genève Aéroport (LSGG) in Geneva, Switzerland.

The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed the airfield. At the time of the event, weather conditions were characterized by daytime visual meteorological conditions with a visibility of 3 statute miles. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries to the pilot and copilot, while the sole passenger sustained 1 serious injury.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Mar 2013 Hawker Beechcraft 390 accident near Cranves-Sales, France?

A business jet crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff from Aérodrome d'Annemasse, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Mar 2013 Hawker Beechcraft 390 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Mar 2013 involved a Hawker Beechcraft 390, operated by Global Jet Luxembourg, at Cranves-Sales, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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