Accident Details
Shortly after takeoff from Toussus-le-Noble Airport runway 07L, a twin-engine aircraft began climbing in limited visibility due to fog. The pilot initiated a right turn, after which control was lost. The aircraft nosed down and crashed in an open field in Saclay, approximately 5 km southeast of the airport. Impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate, and all seven occupants were killed.
Circumstances
At the time of the accident, visibility was poor due to thick fog. For unknown reasons, the pilot turned right after takeoff, while departure procedures specified a straight-in climb. The aircraft was carrying six passengers and one pilot. Five passengers were automobile journalists traveling to Montluçon for a visit to Dunlop facilities and drive tests on the last BMW M3. The sixth passenger was a marketing director at a BMW dealer who had chartered the aircraft.
Occupants
The crew member was pilot Daniel Douzard. Passengers were François-Xavier Beaudet, Denis Charpentier, Raymond Bochet, Geoffroy Lemaignen, Marc Duick, and Jean-Claude Depincé.