1 fatality

Aircraft crash near Brétigny Airbase kills one (9K+LR)

Écharcon, FranceFlight

On December 29, 1940, a Junkers JU.88 (registration 9K+LR) operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe was involved in an aviation accident near Écharcon, France in flight. One person was 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane crashed in Écharcon, southeast of Brétigny Airbase, resulting in the death of a crew member and the rescue of three others.

What happened

The incident occurred in Écharcon, a location situated approximately six kilometers to the southeast of Brétigny Airbase. The aircraft came down under circumstances that have not been fully detailed in the available records. Following the crash, emergency response efforts were initiated at the scene. One individual from the crew was killed in the accident, while three other persons involved were successfully rescued.

Findings

The specific contributing factors or technical conclusions regarding this event are not provided in the source material. The record confirms the location relative to the airbase and the final outcome for those on board, distinguishing between the fatalities and the survivors.