2 fatalities

Mail Flight Crash Near Lannion After Go-Around in Fog (F-BNMO)

Lannion, FranceLanding (descent or approach)

On December 5, 1971, a Nord 262 (registration F-BNMO) operated by Rousseau Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Lannion, France during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 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 mail flight from Paris to Lannion crashed after a go-around in fog. The left wing struck trees, causing loss of control. Two occupants were killed and one crew member was seriously injured.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A mail flight operating from Paris to Lannion, with an intermediate stop at Dinard Airport, was involved in a fatal accident. The crew was on final approach when they encountered foggy conditions that prevented them from locating the runway. ## Go-Around and Loss of Control The captain initiated a go-around after the aircraft passed over the runway threshold at a height of 200 feet. During the maneuver, the aircraft flew over the entire runway before the left wing struck the tops of pine trees. Approximately 2 meters of the wing were partially torn off, resulting in a loss of control. ## Crash Location and Aftermath The aircraft crashed 3.3 kilometers west of the airport, in the area between the villages of Pleumeur-Bodou and Trébeurden. The wreckage was discovered the following morning. ## Casualties and Probable Cause Two occupants were killed in the accident, while one crew member sustained serious injuries. The investigation indicated that the accident likely occurred after the pilot-in-command experienced spatial disorientation.