The crew was approaching Marseille-Marignane Airport following a 3 hours survey flight over the region when he was informed about a fire that just started in Gignac-la-Nerthe, about 5 km south of Marignane Airport. As the fire retardant was still on board, the crew initiated a go-around and flew over the zone under fire. While flying at low height, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a prairie near a house. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed. Crew: Michel Brousse, Charles Daussin.
Probable cause (official findings): It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of a dual engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.