2 fatalities

1974-06-09: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (F-BJSZ) — Air Alpes — Saint-Jean-d’Ardières, France

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On June 9, 1974, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration F-BJSZ) operated by Air Alpes was involved in an aviation accident near Saint-Jean-d’Ardières, France in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A single airplane named 'Courchevel' crashed in a field near Saint-Jean d'Ardières, about 40 km northwest of Lyon, after departing Belleville-sur-Saône Aerodrome. Two passengers were killed and six occupants were injured.

Accident Overview

A single airplane, christened 'Courchevel', was involved in an accident near Saint-Jean d'Ardières, approximately 40 km northwest of Lyon. The aircraft had departed Belleville-sur-Saône Aerodrome in the afternoon for a local flight carrying seven passengers, all of whom were making their first flight.

Circumstances of the Accident

En route, under unknown circumstances, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a field located in Saint-Jean d’Ardières. The wreckage was found at the border with Pizay.

Casualties and Injuries

Six occupants were injured in the accident, while two passengers were killed.