What happened
During a local training session at Orléans-Bricy Air Base, the crew was performing several circuits before attempting a new approach under night conditions. During this maneuver, the aircraft collided with power cables, leading to a loss of altitude and a subsequent crash into a field situated near Chevilly, a short distance from the runway threshold.
Prior to the impact, the crew had been forced to shut down one engine due to the presence of icing conditions. The accident resulted in three injuries and the total destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
Investigation into the event indicates that while the aircraft was established on the ILS, the crew was descending at an insufficient altitude. Environmental factors also played a role, as visibility was noted to be limited at the time of the accident.