No fatalities

31 Aug 2015: Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-46-350P — Not Provided by Authority — Cannes, France

Cannes, France

On 31 Aug 2015, a Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-46-350P operated by Not Provided by Authority was involved in an aviation accident near Cannes, France. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 31, 2015, a Piper PA-46-350P (D-ESPE) ditched in the bay near Cannes, France, after losing engine power following takeoff. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries and the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Details

On August 31, 2015, at approximately 0655 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-46-350P airplane, registration D-ESPE, experienced a loss of engine power after takeoff from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (LFMD) in Cannes, France. The aircraft subsequently landed in the bay near Cannes. The pilot and the passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was destroyed.

Aircraft and Occupants

The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-46-350P, a single-engine airplane. The registration D-ESPE was painted on the aircraft. There were two persons on board: the pilot and one passenger. Both sustained minor injuries in the accident.

Damage

The accident resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. No further details about the extent of the damage were provided in the source.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. The Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) is the agency responsible for the investigation. This report is based solely on information released by or obtained from the French government. Further information may be obtained from the BEA.