1 fatality

Fatal single-engine aircraft accident at Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport (OO-TBW)

Angoulême-Cognac (Brie-Champniers), FranceTakeoff (climb)

On August 15, 1976, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration OO-TBW) operated by Travair was involved in an aviation accident near Angoulême-Cognac (Brie-Champniers), France during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the loss of control during takeoff is currently undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during takeoff at Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During a departure from Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control. The aircraft departed from its intended flight path and crashed shortly after takeoff. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was performing a repositioning flight back to its home base in Antwerp, following the completion of a passenger transport mission from Belgium. There was only one person on board the aircraft, and the pilot sustained fatal injuries during the event.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of control during the takeoff phase remain unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the loss of control during takeoff is currently undetermined.