Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
La Baule-Escoublac, Colorado
near La Baule aerodrome, Loire-Atlantique department
Incident type
Aircraft

Summary

Aircraft La Baule-Escoublac Colorado in La Baule-Escoublac, Colorado: Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, died in a plane crash in La Baule-Escoublac, in the Loire-Atlantique department of northwestern France, on Friday afternoon. A Cessna 421 light aircraft crashed near the La Baule aerodrome while on approach for landing, making a turn before impact according to witnesses. Guillemot was one of two people killed, alongside the aircraft's owner and operator. French aviation authorities are expected to open a formal investigation into the cause of the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Claude Guillemot Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash

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