Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 25 July 1973
Aircraft Type: Canadair CL-215-1A10
Owner/operator: Securit Civile
Registration Number: F-ZBBM
Location: Vignale –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft power cablesAircraft power cables
Category: Accident
A CL-215 aircraft experienced a fire fighting mission over a mountainous area near Vignale, Corsica. During a low pass, the aircraft struck power cables, resulting in a crash.A CL-215 aircraft experienced a fire fighting mission over a mountainous area near Vignale, Corsica. During a low pass, the aircraft struck power cables, resulting in a crash.
Description
The CL-215, Plican 19, was engaged in a fire fighting mission over a mountainous area near Vignale, Corsica. As the crew was attempting a low pass over the fire, the aircraft struck power cables and crashed.
Source of Information
https://www.aerosteles.net/stelefr-vignale-canadair, https://www.corsenetinfos.corsica/Crash-du-Canadair-de-Vignale-L-emotion-au-pied-de-la-stele-du-souvenir_a12172.htmlhttps://www.aerosteles.net/stelefr-vignale-canadair, https://www.corsenetinfos.corsica/Crash-du-Canadair-de-Vignale-L-emotion-au-pied-de-la-stele-du-souvenir_a12172.htmlPrimary Cause
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