No fatalities

Aircraft Stall and Crash at Carcassonne-Salvaza Airport (F-GAPR)

Carcassonne, FranceTakeoff (climb)

On August 30, 2001, a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II (registration F-GAPR) operated by Air Euro Trans was involved in an aviation accident near Carcassonne, France during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during initial climb following a loss of power on the right engine. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft stalled during initial climb after takeoff from runway 28 at Carcassonne-Salvaza Airport. All six occupants escaped with injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details The accident occurred shortly after takeoff from runway 28 at Carcassonne-Salvaza Airport. The aircraft was in its initial climb phase when the incident began. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. The crash site was located to the right of the runway, and the aircraft was destroyed in the impact. The probable cause was officially determined to be a loss of control during the initial climb, which followed a loss of power on the right engine. This sequence of events led to the stall and subsequent crash. All six occupants escaped the wreckage with various injuries, but there were no fatalities reported in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Aug 2001 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident near Carcassonne, France?

An aircraft stalled during initial climb after takeoff from runway 28 at Carcassonne-Salvaza Airport. All six occupants escaped with injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Aug 2001 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Aug 2001 involved a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, registration F-GAPR, operated by Air Euro Trans, at Carcassonne, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control during initial climb following a loss of power on the right engine.