1 fatality

Fatal training flight accident involving turbine icing (84)

Paris-Le Bourget, FranceTakeoff (climb)

On December 23, 1970, a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris (registration 84) operated by French Navy (Aéronavale - Marine Nationale) was involved in an aviation accident near Paris-Le Bourget, France during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accumulation of ice on the turbine components led to a loss of engine control shortly after takeoff. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781235642Data APIEditorial standards

A local training flight ended in a fatal crash shortly after takeoff, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

What happened

During a routine local training mission, an aircraft became uncontrollable immediately following its departure from the runway. The flight crew, consisting of the pilot and a mechanic, was operating the plane when the loss of control occurred during the initial climb phase. The subsequent impact resulted in one fatality and one injury among the two occupants.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the aircraft experienced a loss of control following liftoff. The primary factor contributing to this event was identified as turbine icing, which compromised the engine's performance during the critical phase of flight.

Probable cause

The accumulation of ice on the turbine components led to a loss of engine control shortly after takeoff.