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Lavandou: Civilian plane crashes into sea, killing one

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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.

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In 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.

Teilor Stone

Teilor Stone has been a reporter on the news desk since 2013. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining Thesaxon , Teilor Stone worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my teilor@nizhtimes.com 1-800-268-7116

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