What happened
During a routine local training mission operating out of Nantes-Château Bougon Airport, the aircraft encountered unexpected technical complications while airborne. In response to these in-flight difficulties, the pilot initiated an emergency descent to reach the ground safely.
During the attempt to land, the aircraft struck a railroad track situated in the vicinity of the airfield. Despite the impact and the destruction of the airframe, all five crew members were successfully pulled from the wreckage by rescue teams. The aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss.
Findings
- The primary driver of the accident was technical difficulties experienced during the flight phase.