1 fatality

1 Jun 2016: VANS RV4 — Coex, France

Coex, France

On 1 Jun 2016, a VANS RV4 was involved in an aviation accident near Coex, France. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On June 1, 2016, a Vans RV4 (PH-EIL) was destroyed after colliding with terrain in Coex, France. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger seriously injured. Departure and destination are unknown.

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.