On March 6, 1980, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration G-BGIN) operated by Airmore Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Nice-Côte d’Azur, France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An unidentified aircraft disappeared during its approach to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, resulting in no known fatalities.
What happened
During an approach to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, an aircraft went down in the Mediterranean Sea. The exact sequence of events leading to the loss of the plane remains undetermined, as the incident occurred under unknown circumstances. Following the disappearance, search efforts were unable to locate the wreckage.
Findings
There are currently no confirmed details regarding the specific cause of the crash. At this time, there is no information available concerning the number of fatalities or injuries, though it has been reported that there were no casualties associated with the event. The aircraft remains lost.
What happened in the 6 Mar 1980 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Nice-Côte d’Azur, France?
An unidentified aircraft disappeared during its approach to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, resulting in no known fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Mar 1980 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Mar 1980 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration G-BGIN, operated by Airmore Aviation, at Nice-Côte d’Azur, France.
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