Fatal aircraft accident during airshow at Issoire-Le Broc

2 fatalities • Issoire-Le Broc, France • Flight

A two-person crew was killed when their aircraft crashed and caught fire during a low-altitude pass at an airshow in France.

What happened

During an aerial demonstration at the Issoire-Le Broc airfield, an aircraft was performing maneuvers for an audience of approximately 8,000 spectators. Prior to the accident, the crew had successfully executed several low-altitude passes and presentation flights. As the afternoon drew to a close, the crew attempted a final low pass approaching the grass runway. During this maneuver, the aircraft became uncontrollable, resulting in an overturn and a subsequent crash. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in two fatalities.
  • The aircraft lost control while performing a low-altitude flight phase near the runway.
  • The crash sequence involved an overturn and an immediate post-impact fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-09-05 Dassault M.D.315 Flamant accident near Issoire-Le Broc, France?

A two-person crew was killed when their aircraft crashed and caught fire during a low-altitude pass at an airshow in France.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-09-05 Dassault M.D.315 Flamant accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-09-05 involved a Dassault M.D.315 Flamant, registration F-AZAI, operated by Amicale des Avions anciens de la Drôme, at Issoire-Le Broc, France.

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