Transall C-160 crash, Dec 9, 1996, Chevilly
Transall C-160 accident on December 9, 1996 near Chevilly, Loiret, France with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. Reports indicate icing conditions,...
- Date: December 9, 1996
- Aircraft: Transall C-160
- Location: Chevilly, Loiret, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined. Reports indicate icing conditions, an engine shutdown and descent below a safe altitude during the approach, but no official finding was found.
A French Air Force Transall C-160 on a night training flight from Orleans-Bricy struck power cables on a further approach, lost height, and crashed in a field near Chevilly a few kilometres short of the threshold. The three crew were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. Reports mention icing, an engine shut down, and limited visibility.