Aircraft crash landing at Paris-Orly Airport

No fatalities • Paris-Orly, France • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-04-28 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident near Paris-Orly, France?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-04-28 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-04-28 involved a Beechcraft 99 Airliner, registration F-BTMO, operated by Compagnie Aérienne du Languedoc, at Paris-Orly, France.

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