On October 12, 1970, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration D-ILGA) operated by Luftfahrt-Service was involved in an aviation accident near Nice-Côte d’Azur, France during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its night climb shortly after departing the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after departing Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport during a night climb, resulting in no fatalities.
What happened
During a nighttime departure from Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport, an aircraft entered a stall while in its initial climb phase. The plane subsequently went down in the sea at a distance of approximately 300 meters from the shoreline.
Despite the impact and the loss of the aircraft, search and rescue operations were successful. All eight people on board were safely recovered from the water. There were zero fatalities reported during the incident.
Findings
The primary factor identified in the accident was that the airplane stalled during the ascent following takeoff.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its night climb shortly after departing the airport.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 12 Oct 1970 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident near Nice-Côte d’Azur, France?
An aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after departing Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport during a night climb, resulting in no fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Oct 1970 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Oct 1970 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration D-ILGA, operated by Luftfahrt-Service, at Nice-Côte d’Azur, France.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its night climb shortly after departing the airport.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…