Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the global video game company Ubisoft, died Friday evening in a plane crash in western France, authorities confirmed. Guillemot, who also served as president of the Guillemot Foundation, was aboard a Cessna aircraft that crashed shortly before landing at La Baule Airport on the Atlantic coast.

The crash occurred in a field near the airport, and officials reported that both occupants of the plane were killed. An airport representative, speaking on condition of anonymity, provided details of the accident but declined to elaborate further.

Claude Guillemot was one of five brothers who founded Ubisoft in 1986. Under their leadership, the company grew into a major player in the video game industry, producing popular franchises such as “Assassin’s Creed,” “Just Dance,” “Rayman,” and various titles under the Tom Clancy brand.

Ubisoft issued a statement confirming Guillemot’s death but did not provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding the crash. Local media outlets reported the fatal outcome for both individuals on board.

The Guillemot family played a pivotal role in shaping Ubisoft’s development into a leading global game publisher over several decades. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.