There was a lot of air activity around Le Lavandou on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the landing in Provence. A plane crashed into the sea, in front of visitors, killing one person.
The tragedy occurred on Friday, August 16, in Le Lavandou (VAR). In the middle of an air show in which the Patrouille de France was to participate, and the day after the 80th anniversary of the landing in Provence, a civilian plane belonging to an association crashed at sea. It is a Fouga Magister, a two-seater jet plane formerly used by the Patrouille de France, but replaced by the current Alpha Jet. This type of aircraft does not have an ejection seat, so when the accident happened, the pilot was unable to evacuate and died on impact, reports BFMTV.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000In videos posted on social media, the plane can be seen in the sky doing tricks, which suggests that its dangerous approach to the water was calculated. The crowd therefore only reacted when the plane violently entered the water. Rescue teams, including the maritime gendarmerie, firefighters and the French Navy, were quickly dispatched to the scene. The pilot's death was announced in the evening by the Var prefect when his body was found. It is believed to be a 65-year-old man.
An investigation is opened
Although this type of aircraft is no longer used by the Patrouille de France, it is assumed to be safe. An investigation has therefore been opened and entrusted to the maritime gendarmerie to try to understand the causes of the accident. The Patrouille de France was to be present at the event, but his presence was cancelled along with all other festivities after the accident. The Mediterranean Maritime Prefecture has decided to stop navigation and nautical activities in the area until further notice.
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