4 fatalities

1995-10-11: Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris (117) — French Air Force - Armée de l'Air — Uzech, France

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On October 11, 1995, a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris (registration 117) operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air was involved in an aviation accident near Uzech, France in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was reported that an engine failed in flight and caught fire for unknown reasons. 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.

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During a training flight, an aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field near Uzech, Lot. All four occupants were killed. An engine failure and fire were reported.

Overview

A training flight ended in a fatal crash when the aircraft went out of control and struck a field near Uzech, approximately 15 kilometers north of Cahors, in the Lot department of France. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.

Accident Details

The accident occurred during a training flight. For reasons not specified, the aircraft lost control and descended into a field. The impact resulted in the complete destruction of the aircraft.

Occupants

All four persons on board were killed. The crew consisted of Captain Jean-Marie Bachelot and Captain Henri-Claude Johary. The two passengers were Michel Magnier and Jacqueline Spirkovitch.

Investigation

Investigators found that an engine failed in flight and caught fire. The cause of the engine failure and the subsequent fire remains unknown.

Probable Cause

It was reported that an engine failed in flight and caught fire for unknown reasons.