Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft stalled and crashed near Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was climbing in heavy rainfall at the time of the accident. All three crew members—Lt Roger Creach, Adj Yves Plancon, and Adj Daniel Colomb—were killed.
Flight Details
The flight was a positioning flight to Vélizy-Villacoublay Airport near Paris. The aircraft had departed from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport in the south of France.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident, as stated by the official investigation, was loss of control caused by an engine failure during the initial climb.