Mid-air collision near Triel-sur-Seine involving four-engine aircraft and Dassault Mystère IV

6 fatalities • Triel-sur-Seine, France • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-09-19 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Triel-sur-Seine, France?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-09-19 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-09-19 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 56-0526, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Triel-sur-Seine, France.

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