Aircraft ground impact near Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains Airport

No fatalities • Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains, France • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft struck terrain short of the runway threshold during a night approach to Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During a nighttime arrival from Paris-Le Bourget, a twin engine aircraft was performing an approach to Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains Airport. While operating in conditions of restricted visibility, the plane made contact with the ground in a marshy area situated several dozen meters before the threshold of runway 18.

Despite the impact and the subsequent destruction of the airframe, all 17 occupants managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft was determined to be a total loss following the accident.

Findings

At the time of the incident, the destination airport lacked an Instrument Landing System (ILS) to assist with navigation and precision approaches. The primary factor in the impact was the limited visibility present during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold due to poor visibility and the absence of an ILS at the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-01-15 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident near Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains, France?

A twin-engine aircraft struck terrain short of the runway threshold during a night approach to Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-01-15 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-01-15 involved a Beechcraft 99 Airliner, registration F-BRUF, operated by Air Alpes, at Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold due to poor visibility and the absence of an ILS at the airport.

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