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Bombardier CL600 2E25 incident near Nantes, Fr, October 20, 2021

On October 20, 2021 at about 7:40 pm local time, a Bombardier CL600 2E25, registered FHMLD, was involved in an incident during approach (IFR final approach) near Nantes (Nantes Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 102 people were on board or involved.

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this incident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
October 20, 2021 · about 7:40 pm local time
Place
Nantes, France · Nantes Airport
Type
Incident
Injuries
No one was hurt; 102 people were on board or involved.
Weather
not recorded
Aircraft
Bombardier CL600 2E25 · all CL600 2E25s on the register
Registration
FHMLD · no longer on the register · serial 19007
Damage
Not recorded
Flight
Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

What happened, in order

  1. Course deviation during approach (IFR final approach) defining event

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed

Weather at the time

  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Flight crew4
Passengers98

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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