3 fatalities

6 Aug 2018: Cessna 172 S — Cercle Aeronautique Du Secretariat Gener — Puy-de-Dome Mazoires, France

Puy-de-Dome Mazoires, France

On 6 Aug 2018, a Cessna 172 S operated by Cercle Aeronautique Du Secretariat Gener was involved in an aviation accident near Puy-de-Dome Mazoires, France. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 6, 2018, a Cessna 172S (F-GTNV) lost radio and radar contact and crashed near Puy-de-Dôme Mazoires, France. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft Information

The accident airplane was a Cessna 172S, bearing French registration F-GTNV. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.

Accident Details

On August 6, 2018, at approximately 1045 coordinated universal time, the Cessna 172S lost radio and radar contact. Wreckage was subsequently located near Puy-de-Dôme Mazoires, France. The three occupants on board received fatal injuries.

Investigation Authority

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the French government. Further information may be obtained from the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) for Aviation Accident Investigation.

Probable Cause

No probable cause has been stated in the available source.