Training flight accident at Paris-Le Bourget Airport

No fatalities • Paris-Le Bourget, France • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight ended in a crash during final approach at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, resulting in no fatalities among the six occupants.

What happened

During a local training mission operating out of Paris-Le Bourget Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of control while on final approach. The airplane entered a stall and subsequently impacted the ground approximately 200 meters before reaching the runway threshold. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that caused the total destruction of the airframe.

Despite the severity of the accident, all six occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage. There were no reported fatalities following the event.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the approach phase.
  • The crash occurred short of the runway landing area.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach phase of flight.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-01-01 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Paris-Le Bourget, France?

A training flight ended in a crash during final approach at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, resulting in no fatalities among the six occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-01-01 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-01-01 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 454, operated by Royal Saudi Air Force (القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية), at Paris-Le Bourget, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach phase of flight.

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