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.