Accident Details
On March 6, 2013, at approximately 1920 universal coordinated time, a single-engine aircraft impacted terrain during the final approach to land on runway 10 at Persan-Beaumont Airport (LFPA), near Persan, France. The aircraft was a Piper PA28-161, registered as F-GHPN.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was fatally injured in the accident. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of France. The Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) is responsible for determining the circumstances of the accident. No further details regarding the probable cause or contributing factors have been released by the investigating authority.
Aircraft and Crew Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA28-161, a single-engine light airplane. The pilot was the only person on board. No additional information about the pilot's experience or the aircraft's maintenance history has been provided in the source document.