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Ubisoft Co-Founder Dies in Tragic Plane Crash

Claude Guillemot, who helped start Ubisoft in 1986, died at age 69 in a plane crash in western France. The accident occurred Friday evening. He was flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421.

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New details identify the aircraft as a Cessna 421 and a second victim as the plane's owner and operator.

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  1. Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash

    Claude Guillemot, who helped start Ubisoft in 1986, died at age 69 in a plane crash in western France. The accident occurred Friday evening. He was flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421.

    What's confirmed:

    • Claude Guillemot died at age 69 in a plane crash.
    • Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft in 1986.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A flight instructor was the second victim of the crash.
    • The second victim was the operator and owner of the aircraft.
    • An investigation into the crash is currently underway.
    confidence 90%

  2. Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in France Plane Crash

    Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died at age 69 in a plane crash in western France. The accident occurred on Friday, June 19. He helped establish the company in 1986 with his brothers.

    What's confirmed:

    • Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died in a plane crash in France.
    • Claude Guillemot was 69 years old.
    • The crash occurred in western France.
    • Claude Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986.
    • The death occurred on June 19.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The aircraft involved was a Cessna 421.
    • The crash happened near La Baule.
    • The aircraft was a tourist plane.
    confidence 90%