Nord 262 crash, Jan 21, 1971 (21 killed), Mézilhac Ardèche

Nord 262 accident on January 21, 1971 near Mézilhac Ardèche, France with 21 fatalities.

A French Air Force Nord 262 carrying officers and nuclear engineers from Vélizy Villacoublay to Orange began its descent early in marginal weather. It struck the Suc de Pradou near Mézilhac and all 21 occupants were killed.

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