No fatalities

Night Approach Accident at Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains Airport (F-BRUF)

Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains, FranceLanding (descent or approach)

On January 15, 1970, a Beechcraft 99 Airliner (registration F-BRUF) operated by Air Alpes was involved in an aviation accident near Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains, France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck the ground during a night approach in limited visibility at Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains Airport. All 17 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details Following an uneventful flight from Paris-Le Bourget, the crew initiated a night approach to Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains Airport. The aircraft, described as a twin-engine model, encountered limited visibility conditions during the approach phase. ## Accident Sequence and Outcome The aircraft struck the ground and came to rest in a swampy area located a few dozen meters short of the runway 18 threshold. All 17 occupants on board escaped the incident uninjured. However, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Operational Context At the time of the accident, Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains Airport was not equipped with an Instrument Landing System (ILS). The source does not specify the exact aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the definitive cause of the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jan 1970 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident near Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains, France?

A twin-engine aircraft struck the ground during a night approach in limited visibility at Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains Airport. All 17 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jan 1970 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jan 1970 involved a Beechcraft 99 Airliner, registration F-BRUF, operated by Air Alpes, at Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains, France.