Société Soon

Beechcraft 90 King Air

Following an uneventful flight from Toussus-le-Noble, the pilot was cleared to descend to Bagnoles-de-l’Orne Airport located about 37 km northwest of Alençon. On final, weather conditions were poor with low clouds when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt des Avaloirs (417 metres high) located 20 km short of runway 30. The wreckage was found 104 metres below the summit and both occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the ceiling was up to 100 metres from the ground.

Piper PA-31 Cheyenne

The pilot, sole on board, was descending to Paris-Orly in poor weather conditions when he informed ATC about control problems. The twin engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field. The pilot was killed.