On September 24, 1980, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration G-CTHS) operated by Mooney Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Saint-Agrève, France in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a French pasture during a ferry flight, resulting in two fatalities.
What happened
A ferry flight traveling from Saint Tropez-La Môle Airport toward Halfpenny Green, Staffordshire, ended in a fatal accident in the Drôme region. While the twin engine airplane was in the cruise phase of its journey over the area near Valence, the aircraft suddenly became uncontrollable. The plane subsequently impacted a pasture situated close to Saint-Agrève.
Findings
The crash resulted in two fatalities, as both occupants on board were killed during the impact. No specific technical failures or external factors were detailed regarding why the aircraft lost control during its transit.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 Sept 1980 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Saint-Agrève, France?
A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a French pasture during a ferry flight, resulting in two fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Sept 1980 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Sept 1980 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration G-CTHS, operated by Mooney Aviation, at Saint-Agrève, France.
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