No fatalities

Aircraft Crash Lands on Mountain Slope Near Calvi (F222)

Occhiatana, FranceTakeoff (climb)

On April 6, 1995, a Transall C-160 (registration F222) operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air was involved in an aviation accident near Occhiatana, France during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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Minutes after takeoff from Calvi-Sainte Catherine Airport, a military aircraft en route to Solenzara Airbase crash landed on a steep mountain slope near Occhiatana. All six crew members were evacuated, with two sustaining injuries.

Incident

Shortly after departing from Calvi-Sainte Catherine Airport, a military aircraft flying to Solenzara Airbase encountered an unexpected situation. The crew initiated an emergency landing, but the aircraft crash landed on a steep mountain slope near Occhiatana, approximately 12 kilometers from Calvi. The wreckage was discovered at an altitude of 1,300 meters close to the Bocca di Battaglia Plateau.

Aftermath

All six crew members on board were evacuated from the crash site. Two of them sustained injuries during the incident. Further details regarding the cause of the unexpected situation and the extent of the injuries have not been released.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Apr 1995 Transall C-160 accident near Occhiatana, France?

Minutes after takeoff from Calvi-Sainte Catherine Airport, a military aircraft en route to Solenzara Airbase crash landed on a steep mountain slope near Occhiatana. All six crew members were evacuated, with two sustaining injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Apr 1995 Transall C-160 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Apr 1995 involved a Transall C-160, registration F222, operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air, at Occhiatana, France.