Incident Details
On a local training flight from Marseille-Marignane, a crew operating under the call sign Bengal 66 encountered an engine failure while cruising over the Aix-en-Provence / Les Milles area. The crew responded by reducing altitude and executing an emergency landing on a plateau.
Emergency Landing
The emergency landing was completed successfully on the plateau terrain. Both occupants exited the aircraft without injury.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the landing. No injuries were reported among the crew.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be an engine failure in flight for undetermined reasons.