6 fatalities

1958-09-19: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (56-0526) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Triel-sur-Seine, France

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On September 19, 1958, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 56-0526) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Triel-sur-Seine, France in flight. 6 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 mid-air collision between a four-engine aircraft and a French Air Force Dassault Mystère IV resulted in the deaths of all seven crew members near Paris.

What happened

During an approach to Paris, a four-engine aircraft and a French Air Force Dassault Mystère IV collided in mid-air. Following the impact, both aircraft entered a steep descent, ultimately crashing into a field situated in Triel-sur-Seine, west of the French capital.

There were no survivors of the accident. The incident resulted in seven fatalities, accounting for all crew members on board both participating aircraft.

Findings

The specific sequence of events leading to the mid-air impact remains undetermined, as the precise circumstances surrounding the collision have not been established.