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2008 Jodel D140 Mousquetaire accident at Valloire (F-BNIR)

Valloire, FR

On May 23, 2008, a Jodel D140 « Mousquetaire » (registration F-BNIR) operated by Private was involved in an aviation accident near Valloire, FR. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA).

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On 23 May 2008, a Jodel D140 Mousquetaire, F-BNIR, crashed while taking off from the Valloire altisurface in France. The aircraft struck trees and caught fire, killing the instructor and student on board.

Overview and Loss of Life On 23 May 2008, a Jodel D140 “Mousquetaire” with registration F-BNIR crashed during a takeoff from the Valloire altisurface in the French Alps. The aircraft collided with trees shortly after leaving the runway, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants, an instructor and a student, were killed. The accident was investigated by the Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses pour la sécurité de l’aviation civile (BEA), which published its report in December 2010. The flight was an instructional mountain flight, and the aircraft was owned by the Aéroclub de Savoie. The accident occurred at 12:15 UTC, which corresponds to 14:15 local time in metropolitan France on that day.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 May 2008 Jodel D140 « Mousquetaire » accident near Valloire, FR?

On 23 May 2008, a Jodel D140 Mousquetaire, F-BNIR, crashed while taking off from the Valloire altisurface in France. The aircraft struck trees and caught fire, killing the instructor and student on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 May 2008 Jodel D140 « Mousquetaire » accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 May 2008 involved a Jodel D140 « Mousquetaire », registration F-BNIR, operated by Private, at Valloire, FR.

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