Emergency belly landing of aircraft following technical issues near Paris

No fatalities • Auvers-sur-Oise, France • Flight

An aircraft performing a maintenance test flight departed from Paris-Le Bourget and was forced to perform an emergency landing due to mechanical difficulties.

What happened

During a scheduled post-maintenance test flight, the crew departed from the airport at Paris-Le Bourget. While the aircraft was in transit, the flight crew encountered unexpected technical complications that necessitated an immediate emergency descent.

In an attempt to manage the situation, the crew executed an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft subsequently performed a belly landing within a nearby field. Following the impact, the aircraft came to a complete stop in the terrain.

Outcomes

  • There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported among the occupants.
  • Both members of the crew successfully exited the aircraft without sustaining harm.
  • The aircraft sustained damage so extensive that it was declared a total loss and rendered beyond repair.

Probable cause

Technical malfunctions during a maintenance test flight necessitated an emergency belly landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-08-31 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident near Auvers-sur-Oise, France?

An aircraft performing a maintenance test flight departed from Paris-Le Bourget and was forced to perform an emergency landing due to mechanical difficulties.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-08-31 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-08-31 involved a Beechcraft 99 Airliner, registration F-BSRZ, operated by Avia-Taxi, at Auvers-sur-Oise, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Technical malfunctions during a maintenance test flight necessitated an emergency belly landing.

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