No fatalities

1980-04-28: Beechcraft 99 Airliner (F-BTMO) — Compagnie Aérienne du Languedoc — Paris-Orly, France

Paris-Orly, FranceLanding (descent or approach)

On April 28, 1980, a Beechcraft 99 Airliner (registration F-BTMO) operated by Compagnie Aérienne du Languedoc was involved in an aviation accident near Paris-Orly, France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781223983Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after performing a forced landing in a field during its approach to Paris-Orly Airport.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward Paris-Orly Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a malfunction that led to a crash landing. The aircraft exited the flight path and descended into an adjacent field. Upon impact with the ground, the plane's undercarriage was sheared off, causing the fuselage to come to rest on its belly.

Despite the severity of the impact and the resulting structural damage, there were no casualties reported. All 13 occupants on board managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

While the specific mechanical reason for the descent is not detailed in the initial report, the impact resulted in the complete destruction of the airframe.