1 fatality

Fatal Skydiving Flight Crash in Sévignacq (F-BKRQ)

Sévignacq, FranceLanding (descent or approach)

On May 11, 1980, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration F-BKRQ) operated by Pyrenair was involved in an aviation accident near Sévignacq, France during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field in Sévignacq during a local skydiving flight, killing the sole pilot on board. The accident occurred after the pilot reduced altitude to return to the airfield.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft departed from Lasclaveries Aerodrome in the afternoon for a local skydiving operation. The flight proceeded as planned until all skydivers had exited the aircraft. Following the completion of the jumps, the pilot began a descent to return to the airfield. The specific aircraft type and registration were not provided in the source material. ## Crash Circumstances and Outcome During the approach phase, the aircraft crashed in a field located in Sévignacq, approximately 3 kilometers northeast of the airfield. The circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident, was killed. No other fatalities or injuries were reported.