Incident Overview
Date: Friday 17 October 1980
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Owner/operator: tablissements Economique du Casino
Registration Number: F-GBRP
Location: 15 km NW of Colmar-Houssen Airport (CMR) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft engine or control system.Aircraft engine or control system.
Category: Accident

A small aircraft crashed in Ribeauville Forest, approximately 15 km from Colmar, France. The incident occurred during daylight hours.A small aircraft crashed in Ribeauville Forest, approximately 15 km from Colmar, France. The incident occurred during daylight hours.
Description
Crashed in Ribeauville Forest, 15 km from Colmar, France.
Source of Information
http://drames-aeriens.voila.net/loire.pdfhttp://drames-aeriens.voila.net/loire.pdfPrimary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or pilot error.Possible mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on: