Flight and Incident Overview
The crew departed Lyon-Bron Airport on a flight to Tours to prepare for a demonstration mission, which was part of an airshow in Craon. After a brief en-route stop at Tours-Saint Symphorien Airport, the crew continued to Craon. Upon arrival, they completed a low pass and then decided to return to Lyon-Bron. A few minutes into the return flight, both engines stopped due to fuel exhaustion.
Emergency Response
Following the engine failure, the captain reduced altitude and attempted an emergency landing in an open field. All five occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. However, the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that both engines stopped because of fuel exhaustion. The crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures, and no fuel was added to the tanks prior to departure from Lyon-Bron Airport. During the stop at Tours Airport, the crew again failed to check the fuel quantities and did not add any additional fuel.