Incident Overview
On an unstated date, a twin-engine airplane departed Rotterdam, Netherlands, for Montceau-les-Mines, France, with an intermediate stop at Troyes-Barberey Airport. The flight carried eight businessmen and two pilots. After departing Troyes, the crew continued south under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) at an altitude of 4,000 feet.
Descent and Collision
Approximately half an hour into the flight, the crew informed air traffic control that they were descending to 2,000 feet. About six minutes later, while cruising in clouds, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area in the Bois de la Ravière. The impact caused the airplane to burst into flames.
Wreckage and Casualties
The wreckage was located near Uchon, roughly 25 kilometers northwest of Montceau-les-Mines Airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire. All 10 occupants—eight passengers and two pilots—were killed.
Investigation
Official investigation into the accident is ongoing. No probable cause has been stated in the source material.