Accident Overview
On the day of the accident, a training flight departed from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport at 0802 local time. The aircraft was crewed by a type rating instructor (TRI), a type rating examiner (TRE), and a pilot under supervision. The mission was a local training sortie.
Flight Sequence
The crew performed a touch-and-go landing on runway 31R. Following this, the instructor reduced power on the right engine and conducted a low pass over the runway. During this maneuver, the aircraft began a left turn, lost altitude, and rolled to the left. It subsequently crashed into a pond located to the right of the runway. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all three occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the accident resulted from the crew losing control of the aircraft after a go-around. The loss of control was likely caused by inadequate management of the flight controls while performing a one-engine go-around and a delayed reaction from the examiner (TRE). Contributing factors included the examiner's recent lack of experience in providing instruction on the BE90 and his position in the right front seat. No technical anomalies were found on the aircraft, and the loss of control occurred at low altitude.