5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Auxerre (D-IKOC)

Auxerre, FranceFlight

On February 21, 1981, a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 (registration D-IKOC) operated by WDL Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Auxerre, France in flight. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane crashed in a field near Auxerre during a repositioning flight, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft departed from Lyon-Bron Airport while performing a taxi flight destined for Paris-Le Bourget. During the transit, the aircraft lost control and descended into an open field situated in the vicinity of Auxerre.

The impact resulted in five fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants. The exact nature of the crash remains under investigation as the specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control have not been determined.

Findings

At this time, the precise cause of the accident is unknown, as the aircraft crashed under unidentified circumstances.