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.