5 fatalities

Training Flight Crash at Coulommiers-Voisins Airport Kills Five (F-BAOE)

Coulommiers, FranceTakeoff (climb)

On July 30, 1962, a Douglas DC-3 (registration F-BAOE) operated by Air France was involved in an aviation accident near Coulommiers, France during takeoff. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A training flight at Coulommiers-Voisins Airport ended in tragedy when the aircraft, struggling to gain altitude, struck a truck with its wing and crashed in a field, killing five and seriously injuring three.

Incident

The accident occurred during a local training flight at Coulommiers-Voisins Airport, located in Seine-et-Marne, France. The aircraft was crewed by student pilots and instructors. After initiating the takeoff roll, the airplane rotated and began its climb. However, it encountered difficulty in gaining sufficient altitude. During the initial climb, the aircraft's wing struck a truck. The collision sheared off the wing, leading to an immediate loss of control. The aircraft then crashed into a field situated approximately 450 meters past the end of the runway. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft.

Casualties

All occupants were crew members, consisting of student pilots and instructors. The accident resulted in five fatalities and three serious injuries. Among the deceased were identified as: student pilot Mr. Laurent, student pilot Mr. Brohan, mechanic Mr. Mauger, and instructor and captain by Transports Aériens Intercontinentaux Mr. Perusseau.

Engine Configuration Prior to Takeoff

According to reports, one of the aircraft's engines had been intentionally shut down by the crew before the flight commenced. This action was taken prior to takeoff.