Accident
On June 1, 2016, at 2100 local time, a Vans RV4, Netherlands registration PH-EIL, was destroyed when it collided with terrain in Coex, France. The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the passenger received serious injuries. At the time of the report, the departure point and intended destination of the flight were unknown.
Aircraft
The aircraft involved was a Vans RV4, a two-seat, single-engine homebuilt airplane. It bore the registration PH-EIL, indicating Dutch nationality.
Injuries
According to the source, the pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger suffered serious injuries. No further details regarding the nature of injuries were provided.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the French Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses pour la securite de l'aviation civile (BEA). The BEA is the authority responsible for investigating aviation accidents occurring on French territory. Further information may be obtained from the BEA at their headquarters in Le Bourget, France. The source did not state any probable cause for the accident.