What happened
During a scheduled training mission, the crew encountered adverse weather conditions that obscured visibility. In an effort to re-establish visual reference with the terrain, the pilot initiated a descent to a lower altitude. During this maneuver, the aircraft collided with a high-tension electricity pylon.
The impact caused the plane to crash into a field situated in Cugny, resulting in an immediate post-crash fire. The accident resulted in two fatalities, involving both the instructor and the student pilot on board. The wreckage was completely destroyed by the subsequent flames.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor leading to the collision was pilot error during the flight phase involving altitude adjustment in poor visibility.