Aircraft crash in Saint-Aignan-de-Grand-Lieu cemetery

No fatalities • Nantes-Atlantique (Château Bougon), France • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a cemetery during its final approach to Nantes-Château Bougon Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight to Nantes-Château Bougon Airport, a twin engine airplane went down in Saint-Aignan-de-Grand-Lieu. The impact occurred within a cemetery situated approximately 2 km before reaching runway 03.

Despite the severity of the crash, which left the aircraft with damage beyond repair, all eight occupants were successfully pulled from the wreckage. There were zero fatalities reported following the incident.

Findings

No specific technical or human factors were detailed regarding why the aircraft departed from its intended flight path during the approach to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-01-29 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Nantes-Atlantique (Château Bougon), France?

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a cemetery during its final approach to Nantes-Château Bougon Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-01-29 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-01-29 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration PH-JAL, operated by Airsprinter, at Nantes-Atlantique (Château Bougon), France.

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