What happened
During a coordinated military training mission, three Douglas A-26 Invader aircraft belonging to the Groupe de Bombardement 2/91 Guyenne were conducting a joint exercise. The formation departed from Cazaux Air Base for the maneuvers.
While operating in the air, the three aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains uncertain. During the incident, one member of a flight crew managed to successfully eject from his aircraft prior to its impact with the ground. However, the remaining two aircraft crashed into a nearby field. This accident resulted in seven fatalities among the aircrews involved.
Findings
The specific circumstances surrounding the collision between the three aircraft have not been clearly established.