Five people killed as small plane crashes in south-eastern France

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By Samantha Allen

Published: May 22, 2022 | 7:08 AM GMT

Five people were killed in a small plane crash in south-eastern France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region on Saturday.

French news channel BFMTV cited local police as saying that the accident had occurred in a clearing near the town of Adrets in the department of Isère, dpa international reported.

The small Jodel D140 aircraft belonged to a flying club and was conducting its first flight.

It took off from Versoud airfield near Grenoble.

According to information obtained by the regional broadcaster France 3, the victims of the crash were a family of four adults and one child.

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.