On March 26, 1988, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration F-BXMM) operated by Fontenay Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Paris-Le Bourget, France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed during a nighttime approach to Paris-Le Bourget, resulting in no fatalities among the eight people on board.
What happened
During a night approach into the Paris-Le Bourget airport, an unidentified aircraft crashed. The incident occurred while the flight was attempting to land under darkness. Despite the impact, all eight occupants of the aircraft were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Following the crash, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss and was written off by investigators. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain unconfirmed.
Findings
The exact cause of the accident remains unknown, as the flight crashed under unknown circumstances during its final approach phase.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 26 Mar 1988 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Paris-Le Bourget, France?
An aircraft crashed during a nighttime approach to Paris-Le Bourget, resulting in no fatalities among the eight people on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Mar 1988 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Mar 1988 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration F-BXMM, operated by Fontenay Air Service, at Paris-Le Bourget, France.
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