On August 16, 2024, a Fouga Magister civilian plane crashed into the sea during an air show near Lavandou in the Var department of France. The aircraft, which was not part of the Patrouille de France but was performing before their demonstration, went down just minutes after the show began at 4:30 PM. Witnesses reported that the plane ‘diverted and headed towards the water at high speed’.Rescue operations are currently underway to locate the pilot, whose fate remains unknown. The CROSS Med is coordinating the rescue efforts, which involve the Var Fire and Rescue Service and the Maritime Gendarmerie. The Var prefecture confirmed the crash and stated that ‘rescue operations to find the pilot are currently underway’.This incident occurs amid a series of recent aviation accidents in Brazil. On August 9, 2024, a Voepass plane crashed in Vinhedo, São Paulo, resulting in 62 fatalities. The cause of this crash is still under investigation, with preliminary reports suggesting that ice formation on the wings may have been a contributing factor.In a separate incident on August 15, another Voepass flight made an emergency landing in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, due to an electrical failure. The flight, carrying 38 passengers, was diverted from its original route from Rio Verde to Guarulhos. Some passengers, including Wilson Torrubia, decided not to continue their journey with Voepass, citing concerns about the airline’s safety.These incidents have raised questions about aviation safety and prompted investigations by various authorities. The Brazilian Air Force, São Paulo Civil Police, and Federal Police are investigating the Vinhedo crash, while the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) is looking into the recent emergency landing.
Key points
- A Fouga Magister civilian plane crashed into the sea during an air show in Lavandou, France, with rescue operations ongoing for the pilot.
- This incident follows recent aviation accidents in Brazil, including a Voepass plane crash that killed 62 people and an emergency landing due to electrical failure.
- These incidents have prompted investigations and raised concerns about aviation safety.
Contradictions👾While most sources agree that the crashed plane in France was a civilian Fouga Magister, one source initially reported it as part of the Patrouille de France, which was later corrected.
