We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The twin engine aircraft, departed Aubenas-Vals-Lanas Airport on a firefighting mission on behalf of the French Sécurité Civile. While approaching the zone under fire at low height, the aircraft struck the ground and exploded. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed. Probable cause (official findings): The accident was the result of loss of control in a presentation turn at a very low height. This loss of control was the result of an overly brutal maneuver by the crew because the
Fokker F27 Friendship · 2 fatalities