Incident
On a training mission at Orléans-Bricy Air Force Base, an aircraft struck power cables during a night approach, lost height, and subsequently crashed in a field near Chevilly, approximately a few kilometers from the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
Flight Training
The crew was engaged in local training operations. After completing several circuits, they attempted another approach to the airfield under night conditions. Shortly before the accident, the crew was forced to shut down one engine due to the presence of icing conditions. Although the aircraft was established on the Instrument Landing System (ILS), the crew was descending at an insufficient altitude.
Circumstances
At the time of the accident, visibility was limited. The aircraft struck power lines, which caused it to lose height and crash in the field. All three crew members sustained injuries as a result of the accident. The aircraft was completely destroyed. The combination of the engine shutdown, icing conditions, and low altitude on the ILS approach occurred within seconds prior to the impact.