Proteus Airlines Flight 706, Flight disaster in France
Proteus Airlines Flight 706 was a regional French airline that operated from 1986 until its crash in 1998.
On July 30, 1998, Proteus Airlines Flight 706 collided mid-air with a light aircraft near Quiberon Bay, leading to the tragic loss of fifteen lives.
The crash of Flight 706 is remembered as one of the noteworthy aviation accidents in French history.
Following the accident, aviation safety protocols in France were reviewed and enhanced to prevent similar incidents.
The mid-air collision involving Proteus Airlines Flight 706 occurred just minutes after the Concorde had flown past the area.
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