Aircraft crash near Saint-Jean d’Ardières

2 fatalities • Saint-Jean-d’Ardières, France • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near the border of Pizay and Saint-Jean d’Ardières during a local flight, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

A local flight departing from Belleville-sur-Saône Aerodrome ended in an accident when the aircraft lost control while in transit. The flight was intended to provide an aerial experience for seven passengers, many of whom were participating in their first flight. During the mission, the plane drifted off course and descended into a field situated in Saint-Jean d’Ardières, approximately 40 km northwest of Lyon. The debris from the impact was located near the boundary shared with Pizay.

Findings

The exact circumstances leading to the loss of control remain undetermined. The accident resulted in two fatalities among the passengers and left six occupants injured.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-06-09 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Saint-Jean-d’Ardières, France?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near the border of Pizay and Saint-Jean d’Ardières during a local flight, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-06-09 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-06-09 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration F-BJSZ, operated by Air Alpes, at Saint-Jean-d’Ardières, France.

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