On July 2, 1988, a Transall C-160 (registration 50+80) operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe was involved in an aviation accident near Bordeaux-Mérignac, France during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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.
On approach to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, an aircraft experienced an engine failure, struck power cables, and crashed in a wooded area near Eysines. All six occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft was on an approach to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport after an uneventful flight from Stuttgart-Echterdingen Airport. During the approach, one of the engines failed. The aircraft subsequently lost altitude, struck power cables, and crashed into a wooded area located in Eysines. The impact site was a few kilometers short of the threshold of runway 23.
Damage and Occupants
The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. All six occupants on board were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons.