What happened
During an ascent following departure from Montpellier-Candillargues Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of lift and descended into the ground. The incident occurred while the plane was in its initial climb phase, positioned near the end of the runway.
The flight was operated by a single occupant. The pilot was the only person on board at the time of the accident and sustained one fatality during the impact.
Findings
Investigations into the crash indicate that the aircraft suffered a double engine failure. This loss of power led to an aerodynamic stall, making it impossible for the pilot to maintain altitude. The primary factor identified in this mechanical failure was fuel exhaustion, which left the engines without sufficient propellant to continue the climb.