Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft departed Chailley Airport in Yonne for a short flight to Troyes, Aube, carrying one passenger and two pilots. While approaching Troyes-Barberey Airport at an altitude of 6,000 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field near Macey, approximately 6 km west of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed, and all three occupants were killed.
Crew and Passenger
The pilot was identified as David Deutsch, the copilot as Christian Gazenge, and the passenger as Patrick Bourgoin.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control after a propeller blade detached from the left engine.