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Fatal Stall and Crash Near Montpellier-Candillargues Airport

Montpellier-Candillargues, FranceTakeoff (climb)

On September 9, 2000, a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne operated by Private France was involved in an aviation accident near Montpellier-Candillargues, France during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the pilot lost control of the airplane following a double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-pilot aircraft stalled and crashed near the runway end shortly after takeoff from Montpellier-Candillargues Airport. The pilot was killed. The probable cause was a double engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.

Incident Overview and Outcome A single-pilot aircraft experienced a stall during its initial climb shortly after departing from Montpellier-Candillargues Airport. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the vicinity of the runway end. The sole occupant, the pilot, was killed in the accident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the airport and runway end. ## Probable Cause According to the official findings, the accident is believed to have occurred because the pilot lost control of the airplane following a double engine failure. The double engine failure was attributed to fuel exhaustion.