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Engine failure during approach to Orléans-Loiret Airport (N38CM)

Orléans-Loiret (Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel), FranceLanding (descent or approach)

On October 27, 2024, a Cessna 340 (registration N38CM) operated by Aircraft Guaranty Owner Trustee (AG Corp) was involved in an aviation accident near Orléans-Loiret (Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel), France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft suffered a loss of altitude following a reported malfunction of the left engine during final approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced engine issues during its final approach to Orléans-Loiret Airport, resulting in a crash in a wooded area.

What happened

During the final approach phase at Orléans-Loiret (Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel) Airport, the pilot notified air traffic control regarding technical difficulties involving the left engine. Following this report, the aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude. The plane subsequently struck several trees and came to rest in a forested region situated approximately 2.8 km before reaching the threshold of runway 05.

Findings

  • The incident was preceded by a reported malfunction of the left engine.
  • The impact occurred in a wooded area short of the runway.
  • There were five injuries reported among the occupants of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered a loss of altitude following a reported malfunction of the left engine during final approach.

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