6 fatalities

Aircraft Collision Near Paris (56-0526)

Triel-sur-Seine, FranceFlight

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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft collided with a French Air Force Dassault Mystère IV while approaching Paris. Both aircraft crashed in a field in Triel-sur-Seine, killing all seven crew members.

Incident Overview and Location Information indicates that a four-engine aircraft collided with a French Air Force Dassault Mystère IV while approaching Paris. Both aircraft subsequently dove into the ground and crashed in a field located in Triel-sur-Seine, west of Paris. The source does not provide the specific registration, operator, or date for the four-engine aircraft involved in the incident. ## Casualties and Investigation Status The collision resulted in the deaths of all seven crew members across both aircraft. The exact circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear, and the source does not state a confirmed probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-engine aircraft collided with a French Air Force Dassault Mystère IV while approaching Paris. Both aircraft crashed in a field in Triel-sur-Seine, killing all seven crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Sept 1958 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 19 Sept 1958 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 56-0526, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Triel-sur-Seine, France.