Accident Overview
On June 17, 2011, at 0915 UTC, a Piper PA-39 aircraft registered in the United Kingdom as G-AYZE was destroyed after impacting terrain near Mont Agel, France. The flight had departed from Lucca (LIQL), Italy, and was en route to Troyes Barberey (LFQB), France. Instrument meteorological conditions were present at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured.
Flight Details
The aircraft was owned and piloted by the accident pilot. The flight was conducted under visual flight rules (VFR), but the weather conditions were instrument meteorological. According to French investigators, the airplane impacted mountainous terrain that was obscured by clouds.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the French government, specifically the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA). Information released by the French authorities indicates that the aircraft was flying under VFR conditions and impacted mountainous terrain obscured by clouds.
Aircraft Information
The Piper PA-39 is a twin-engine aircraft. The specific registration, G-AYZE, was United Kingdom registered. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.