프랑스 낭시 인근에서 미라지 2000D 추락으로 파일럿 2명 사망

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10월 20일 프랑스 북동부 낭시 인근에서 미라지 2000D 1기가 추락해 파일럿 2명이 사망했네요. 목격자들이 큰 폭발음을 들었으며 하늘에서 화염구를 목격했다고 하는데.. 대체 무슨 일인지. 

프랑스 공군, 낭시 인근 미라주 2000D 추락사고로 승무원 2명 사망 확인

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2026년 10월 23일 03시 57분(GMT+9)

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프랑스 공군 미라주 2000D 전투기. (사진: 프랑스 공군)

2026년 10월 20일 늦은 밤 프랑스 북동부 낭시 인근에서 프랑스 군용기 한 대가 추락하면서 밤새 대규모 수색작전이 벌어졌다. 현지 언론은 추락한 항공기가 낭시오셰 공군기지에 배치된 미라주 2000 전투기일 가능성이 있다고 보도했다.

퐁타무송 시장 앙리 르무안은 페이스북을 통해 항공기가 현지시간 오후 11시 35분경 낭시에서 북서쪽으로 약 20km 떨어진 로제빌, 도메브르앙에, 트랑블쿠르 사이의 지역에 추락했다고 밝혔다.

시장은 드론이 잔해를 발견했으며, 상당한 규모의 소방대와 헌병대 인력이 투입됐다고 말했다.

ICI 로렌에 따르면 목격자들은 큰 폭발음을 들었으며 하늘에서 화염구를 봤다고 진술했다. 긴급 대응에는 뫼르트에모젤주 소방대원, 낭시오셰의 군 소방대원, 헌병대 인력이 참여했다. 헬리콥터 한 대도 수색에 동원됐다.

2026년 10월 21일 09시 26분(UTC+3)

## 프랑스군, 미라주 2000D 추락사고 세부사항 확인

프랑스 국방부는 2026년 10월 21일 발표한 성명에서 추락한 항공기가 낭시오셰 공군기지(BA 133)에 배치된 제2/3전투비행대대 ‘샹파뉴’ 소속이라고 확인했다. 미라주 2000D는 10월 20일 현지시간 오후 10시 40분경 임무를 마치고 귀환하던 중 로제빌 인근에 추락했다.

항공기에는 전투기 조종사와 무장체계장교(NOSA) 등 승무원 2명이 탑승하고 있었다. 국방부는 시신 한 구를 수습했으나 신원 확인을 기다리고 있다고 밝혔다. 두 번째 승무원에 대한 수색작전은 계속 진행 중이었다.

사고 원인을 규명하기 위해 항공안전 조사와 사법 조사가 시작됐다.

2026년 10월 21일 17시 03분(UTC+3)

## 미라주 2000D, 최종 접근 중 추락

낭시오셰 공군기지 사령관 뤼도비크 움베르 대령은 2026년 10월 21일 언론 브리핑에서 미라주 2000D가 통상적인 야간훈련 임무를 마치고 기지로 최종 접근하던 중 항공교통관제소와 연락이 두절됐다고 확인했다.

움베르 대령은 또한 해당 전투기가 비교적 최근에 개량됐다고 밝혔다. 이는 미라주 2000D RMV(Rénovation à Mi-Vie, 수명 중기 개량) 표준으로 개량된 기체일 가능성이 높다는 것을 의미하지만, 움베르 대령은 정확한 형식을 명시적으로 확인하지는 않았다.

기지 사령관은 기상조건이 좋지 않았다고 설명하면서도 조사가 끝나기 전에 추락 원인에 관한 결론을 내려서는 안 된다고 경고했다.

2026년 10월 22일 21시 56분(UTC+3)

## 프랑스군, 미라주 2000D 승무원 2명 모두 사망 확인

프랑스 국방부는 2026년 10월 22일 낭시 인근에서 추락한 미라주 2000D에 탑승했던 승무원 2명이 모두 사망했다고 확인했다.

사망자는 항공기의 무장체계장교(NOSA)였던 앙트라니그 사르키시앙 중령(44세)과 조종사였던 캉탱 클리스 중위(27세)로 확인됐다.

사르키시앙 중령은 2022년부터 생디지에 공군기지에 배치돼 있었다. 비행시간 2,200시간과 실전임무 55회 수행 경력을 갖춘 숙련된 항법사였으며, 아프가니스탄, 말리, 니제르, 수단, 차드에서 작전에 참가한 경험이 있었다.

클리스 중위는 2025년 8월부터 낭시오셰의 제3/3전투비행대대 ‘아르덴’에 배치돼 있었다. 그는 실전 전투기 조종사 자격을 취득하기 위한 훈련의 일환으로 제2/3전투비행대대 ‘샹파뉴’에서 미라주 2000D를 이용한 훈련을 받고 있었다. 누적 비행시간은 450시간이었다.

국방부는 야간훈련 임무 도중 항공기와의 무선 및 레이더 접촉이 두절됐으며, 이에 따라 즉각적인 수색구조작전이 시작됐다고 밝혔다. 추락 원인을 규명하기 위한 항공안전 조사와 사법 조사는 현재도 진행 중이다.

## 프랑스, 최근 미라주 2000D 현대화사업 완료

애프터버너를 작동한 채 이륙하는 프랑스 항공우주군의 다쏘 미라주 2000D 전투폭격기. (사진: 미 공군)

낭시오셰 공군기지(BA 133)에는 복좌형 미라주 2000D 지상공격기를 운용하는 프랑스 항공우주군 제3전투비행단이 주둔하고 있다.

2026년 6월 16일 프랑스 병기총국(DGA)은 항공기의 운용기간을 2030년 이후까지 연장하기 위한 수명 중기 개량사업에 따라 개량된 50번째이자 마지막 미라주 2000D를 인도했다.

## 이 지역에서 발생한 과거의 전투기 사망사고

2019년 1월 9일에는 역시 낭시오셰에 배치된 제1/3전투비행대대 ‘나바르’ 소속 미라주 2000D가 쥐라산맥의 미뇨비야르 인근에 추락해 조종사와 항법사가 사망했다.

이후 프랑스 국가항공안전조사국(BEA-É)은 조사에서 공간정위상실을 가장 가능성이 높은 원인으로 지목했으며, 과도한 작전임무 부담과 제한적인 항공기 가용성으로 인한 훈련 부족 문제를 강조했다.

보다 최근인 2024년 8월 14일에는 생디지에 소속 라팔 전투기 2대가 뫼르트에모젤주의 콜롱베레벨 인근에서 공중전 훈련을 실시하던 중 충돌해 승무원 2명이 사망했다.

프랑스 국가항공안전조사국(BEA-É)은 2026년 6월 10일 발표한 조사보고서에서 한 항공기에 탑승한 교관과 훈련생이 동시에 서로 반대되는 조종 입력을 가한 탓에 일시적으로 상호 조율된 회피기동이 불가능해졌다고 판단했다.

French Air Force confirm‎s both crew killed in Mirage 2000D crash

French Air Force confirm‎s both crew killed in Mirage 2000D crash

French Air Force confirm‎s two killed in Mirage 2000D crash near Nancy

ByClement Charpentreau

2026년 10월 23일 03:57 GMT+9

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French Air Force Mirage 2000D fighter jet. (Credit: French Air Force)

A French military aircraft crashed near Nancy in northeastern France late on October 20, 2026, prompting a major overnight search operation. Local media reported that the aircraft may have been a Mirage 2000 fighter jet based at Nancy-Ochey Air Base.

Henry Lemoine, mayor of Pont-à-Mousson, said on Facebook that the aircraft crashed at approximately 23:35 local time in an area between Rogéville, Domèvre-en-Haye and Tremblecourt, roughly 20 kilometers (12 miles) northwest of Nancy.

The mayor said debris had been spotted by a drone and that substantial firefighting and gendarmerie resources had been deployed.

According to ICI Lorraine, witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing a fireball in the sky. Emergency responders included firefighters from the Meurthe-et-Moselle department, military firefighters from Nancy-Ochey and gendarmerie personnel. A helicopter also participated in the search.

October 21, 2026, 09:26 (UTC +3)

French military confirm‎s Mirage 2000D crash details

In a statement issued on October 21, 2026, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces confirmed that the aircraft belonged to Fighter Squadron 2/3 “Champagne”, based at Nancy-Ochey Air Base (BA 133). The Mirage 2000D crashed near Rogéville at approximately 22:40 local time on October 20, while returning from a mission.

The aircraft was carrying two crew members: a fighter pilot and a weapons systems officer (NOSA). The ministry confirmed that one body had been recovered but was awaiting identification. Search operations were continuing for the second crew member.

Aviation safety and judicial investigations have been opened to determine the cause of the accident.

October 21, 2026, 17:03 (UTC +3)

Mirage 2000D was on final approach when it crashed

Colonel Ludovic Humbert, commander of Nancy-Ochey Air Base, confirmed during a press briefing on October 21, 2026, that the Mirage 2000D was on final approach to the base following a routine night training mission when air traffic control lost contact with the aircraft.

Humbert also said the fighter had been renovated relatively recently, indicating that it was likely equipped to the Mirage 2000D RMV (Rénovation à Mi-Vie) standard, although he did not explicitly confirm‎ the designation.

The base commander described weather conditions as unfavorable but cautioned against drawing conclusions about the cause of the crash before the investigation.

October 22, 2026, 21:56 (UTC +3)

French military confirm‎s deaths of both Mirage 2000D crew members

The French Ministry of the Armed Forces confirmed on October 22, 2026, that both crew members aboard the Mirage 2000D that crashed near Nancy had been killed.

The deceased were identified as Lieutenant Colonel Antranig Sarkissian, 44, the aircraft’s weapons systems officer (NOSA), and Lieutenant Quentin Klysz, 27, its pilot.

Sarkissian had been stationed at Saint-Dizier Air Base since 2022. An experienced navigator with 2,200 flight hours and 55 combat missions, he had deployed on operations in Afghanistan, Mali, Niger, Sudan and Chad.

Klysz had been assigned to Fighter Squadron 3/3 “Ardennes” at Nancy-Ochey since August 2025. He was training with Fighter Squadron 2/3 “Champagne” aboard the Mirage 2000D as part of his operational combat pilot qualification. He had accumulated 450 flight hours.

The ministry said radio and radar contact with the aircraft was lost during the night training mission, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation. Aviation safety and judicial investigations remain underway to determine the cause of the crash.

France recently completed Mirage 2000D modernization

A French Air and Space Force Dassault Mirage 2000D fighter-bomber takes off with its afterburner engaged. (Credit: U.S. Air Force photo)

Nancy-Ochey Air Base (BA 133) is home to the French Air and Space Force’s 3rd Fighter Wing, which operates the two-seat Mirage 2000D ground-attack aircraft.

On June 16, 2026, France’s Directorate General for Armament (DGA) delivered the 50th and final Mirage 2000D upgraded under the aircraft’s mid-life renovation program, intended to extend its operational service beyond 2030.

Previous fatal fighter jet accidents in the region

On January 9, 2019, a Mirage 2000D from Fighter Squadron 1/3 “Navarre”, also based at Nancy-Ochey, crashed near Mignovillard in the Jura mountains, killing its pilot and navigator.

The subsequent BEA-É investigation identified spatial disorientation as the most likely cause and highlighted insufficient training linked to heavy operational commitments and limited aircraft availability.

More recently, on August 14, 2024, two Rafale fighters from Saint-Dizier collided during an air combat training exercise near Colombey-les-Belles in Meurthe-et-Moselle, killing two aircrew members.

In its investigation report published on June 10, 2026, France’s State Aviation Safety Investigation Bureau (BEA-É) found that simultaneous, opposing control inputs from the instructor and trainee aboard one aircraft temporarily prevented a coordinated evasive maneuver.