Incident Details
On February 22, 2016, a Piper PA-23-250 airplane, registered as N539EG, was involved in a ditching event near the Saint François Airport (TFFC) in Saint François, Guadeloupe, France. The aircraft sank following the ditching. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured in the incident.
Investigation
The investigation into this event is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government, specifically the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA). The BEA is the authority responsible for aviation safety investigations in France. Further information about this incident can be obtained from the BEA. The report released by the BEA serves as the primary source for the details provided herein.