Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, died in a plane crash near La Baule-Escoublac Airport on France's Atlantic coast, according to multiple reports. The twin-engine Cessna 421 carrying Guillemot and a flight instructor crashed Friday evening just before landing.
Key Takeaways
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, died in a plane crash near La Baule airport in western France. He was 69 years old.
- Claude Guillemot killed in Cessna 421 plane crash
- Crash occurred just before landing at La Baule-Escoublac Airport
- Flight instructor also perished in the accident
- Ubisoft confirms death but provides no further comment
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Victims | 1 Difference | CBS News and TimesLIVE report different accounts on number of victims | ▼ |
| Victim Identity | Broad Agreement | Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft | |
| Crash Location | Broad Agreement | Near La Baule-Escoublac Airport in western France | |
| Plane Type | Broad Agreement | Twin-engine Cessna 421 | |
| Ubisoft's Statement | Broad Agreement | Ubisoft confirmed Guillemot's death but did not comment further. |
Number Of Victims
▼CBS News and TimesLIVE report different accounts on number of victims
Victim Identity
Broad AgreementClaude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft
Crash Location
Broad AgreementNear La Baule-Escoublac Airport in western France
Plane Type
Broad AgreementTwin-engine Cessna 421
Ubisoft's Statement
Broad AgreementUbisoft confirmed Guillemot's death but did not comment further.
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The accident occurred near La Baule airport, with both experienced pilots killed in the crash. An investigation into the incident is underway, as reported by CBS News. The plane crashed in a field adjacent to the airport, according to an anonymous airport official quoted by The Associated Press.
Guillemot was 69 years old and co-founded Ubisoft with his four brothers in 1986. The company is known for popular game franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, Rayman, and Tom Clancy games. According to The Los Angeles Times, Guillemot served as president of the Guillemot Foundation.
Ubisoft confirmed Guillemot's death but did not provide further details. The company expressed sadness over his passing and extended condolences to his family, per a statement reported by TimesLIVE. No additional information has been released at this time.
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