Accident Overview
During the approach to Lyon-Bron Airport, the flight crew encountered poor weather conditions characterized by fog. On the final approach segment, the pilot in command descended to an excessively low altitude. This resulted in the aircraft striking a chestnut tree. The collision caused the aircraft to overturn and subsequently crash in flames in an open field. The accident site was located near Saint-Just-Chaleyssin, approximately 15 kilometers from the threshold of runway 34 at Lyon-Bron Airport. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.
Casualties
The accident claimed the lives of all five individuals on board. Among the deceased were three crew members: pilot Louis Villeval, radio navigator Pierre Vire, and mechanic Jean-Maurice Dauget. The two passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Haick, also perished.