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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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data 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.

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