1970-12-23: Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris (84) — French Navy (Aéronavale - Marine Nationale) — Paris-Le Bourget, France

1 fatalityParis-Le Bourget, FranceTakeoff (climb)

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.