Patrick Féron Airplane Accident, La Londe-les-Maures, France – Family Mourns Loss Of Retired French Air Force General

The family, friends, and aviation community are mourning the tragic loss of Patrick Féron, a retired French Air Force general who was killed in a biplane crash in La Londe-les-Maures, in France’s Var region, on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

According to the information provided by the Var prefecture and reported by Agence France-Presse, the aircraft had taken off from Cuers airfield before crashing in La Londe-les-Maures, about 20 kilometers farther south. The cause of the accident remains unknown, and an investigation has been opened.

Féron was piloting the biplane when it crashed. He was a retired Air Force general, a former fighter pilot and squadron commander, and had previously been responsible for flight safety within the French Air Force.

He also served as vice-president of Les Ailes de la Reconnaissance, an association based in Cuers that was created in 2020. The organization provides introductory flights to healthcare workers, firefighters, and ambulance personnel in the Var region.

The crash also claimed the life of Féron’s passenger, who was identified by the prefecture as a senior midwife at the Fréjus-Saint-Raphaël hospital center. Both occupants were killed in the accident.

The tragedy has brought sorrow to those connected to Féron through his military service, aviation career, and work with Les Ailes de la Reconnaissance. His experience as a pilot and commitment to aviation safety formed an important part of his professional life.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash. The air transport gendarmerie brigade of Nice has been entrusted with determining what caused the aircraft to go down.

As investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident, condolences are with Patrick Féron’s family, friends, colleagues, and everyone affected by his death. The loss of a respected former Air Force officer and experienced pilot has left a painful void within the communities that knew him.

Patrick Féron’s legacy will be remembered through his military service, aviation career, and dedication to helping others experience the world of flight.