The helicopter was carrying Olivier Dassault, who served as a member of the National Assembly since 2002. His pilot was also killed. The aircraft had taken off from a private property.
Olivier was one of Serge Dassault’s four children who inherited their father’s wealth when he died in 2018. Olivier’s net worth was estimated to be $7.3 billion, according to Forbes magazine. His grandfather, Marcel Dassault, founded aerospace company Dassault Aviation in 1929.
“Olivier Dassault loved France,” President Emmanuel Macron said on his Twitter account. “During his life, he never ceased to serve our country …. His sudden death is a great loss. Thoughts with his family and loves one.”
Check back for more details
Share this page with your family and friends.