Aircraft crash in Dampierre-en-Yvelines resulting in three fatalities

3 fatalities • Dampierre-en-Yvelines, France • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Toussus-le-Noble during its approach, causing the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft was operating a flight from Tel Aviv to Toussus-le-Noble, which included a scheduled stop in Corfu. The flight was carrying one pilot and two passengers at the time of the accident.

While performing an approach at an altitude of 3,000 feet, the aircraft experienced a significant reduction in both airspeed and altitude. This led to an uncontrolled descent, and the plane subsequently struck a wooded area in Dampierre-en-Yvelines. The crash site was situated approximately 10 km from the threshold of runway 07L. The impact resulted in three fatalities, leaving no survivors among the crew or passengers.

Findings

During the approach phase, the aircraft suffered a loss of airspeed and altitude, which triggered the subsequent uncontrolled descent into the terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent following a loss of airspeed and altitude during the approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2004-01-02 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident near Dampierre-en-Yvelines, France?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Toussus-le-Noble during its approach, causing the deaths of all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2004-01-02 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2004-01-02 involved a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, registration N480CA, operated by Oracam, at Dampierre-en-Yvelines, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent following a loss of airspeed and altitude during the approach phase.

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