What happened
During an afternoon mission, a single-engine aircraft departed from Bastia Airport, originally destined for Marseille. While engaged in a final firefighting task, the aircraft was operating at a low altitude over hilly terrain. During this flight phase, the plane collided with obstacles and descended into a forested region, where the impact resulted in a post-crash fire.
Findings
- The aircraft was operated by a single pilot.
- The crash occurred while the aircraft was flying at a low altitude.
- The impact with obstacles led to the destruction of the aircraft and a subsequent fire.
- There was one fatality involving the pilot.