What happened
During an aerial firefighting operation in the Balagne region, a twin engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope. The flight originated from Calvi-Sainte Catherine Airport, where the crew had departed to combat active wildfires.
While performing low-altitude maneuvers to assist with fire suppression, the aircraft impacted terrain located in the vicinity of Calenzana. There was only one person on board at the time of the accident. The pilot sustained fatal injuries during the impact.
Findings
Official investigations into the crash determined that the aircraft was overcome by strong downdrafts while flying at a low altitude, which led to the collision with the mountain.