Cessna 340 crash, Oct 27, 2024, Orléans-Loiret
Cessna 340 accident on October 27, 2024 near Orléans-Loiret, Loiret, France with no fatalities. Cause: BEA investigation continues. The pilot noticed...
- Date: October 27, 2024
- Aircraft: Cessna 340
- Location: Orléans-Loiret, Loiret, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: BEA investigation continues. The pilot noticed left engine faults in cruise and the aircraft hit trees on final approach.
A Cessna 340 flying from Biarritz reported left engine trouble on final approach to Orléans Saint Denis de l'Hôtel and crashed into trees about 2.8 kilometers short of the runway. The five occupants were injured, though reports differ on how many. BEA's investigation is still open.