Grumman S-2 Tracker crash, Jul 19, 2005, Taradeau
Grumman S-2 Tracker accident on July 19, 2005 near Taradeau, Var, France with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. The pilot momentarily lost visual...
- Date: July 19, 2005
- Aircraft: Grumman S-2 Tracker
- Location: Taradeau, Var, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Not determined. The pilot momentarily lost visual reference with the ground during the approach to the fire.
A Grumman S-2 Tracker firefighting aircraft from Marseille was dispatched to a forest fire near Taradeau, France. While approaching the burning area it momentarily lost visual contact with the ground, struck trees and burst into flames. The pilot escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.