Cessna 172 crash near Puy-de-Dôme Mazoires

3 fatalities • Puy-de-Dome Mazoires, France

A Cessna 172 crashed in France on August 6, 2018, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On August 6, 2018, at approximately 1045 UTC, a Cessna 172S with registration F-GTNV disappeared from radar and radio communications. The wreckage of the aircraft was subsequently located near Puy-de-Dôme Mazoires, France.

The impact resulted in the destruction of the airplane and 3 fatal injuries to the occupants.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Aug 2018 Cessna 172 S accident near Puy-de-Dome Mazoires, France?

A Cessna 172 crashed in France on August 6, 2018, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Aug 2018 Cessna 172 S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Aug 2018 involved a Cessna 172 S, operated by Cercle Aeronautique Du Secretariat Gener, at Puy-de-Dome Mazoires, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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