Summary
On March 31, 2018, a Robin DR400-120 airplane, registered as F-GIKQ, was involved in a runway excursion while attempting takeoff from Saint Chamond - L'Horme airport (LFHG) near L'Horme, France. The aircraft departed the end of runway 28 and came to rest along a highway approximately 150 meters from the runway threshold. The pilot and flight instructor on board sustained no injuries.
Incident Details
The accident occurred during the takeoff roll on runway 28 at Saint Chamond - L'Horme. The airplane overran the runway surface and continued beyond the airport boundary, eventually stopping on an adjacent highway. The distance from the runway end to the resting point was about 150 meters.
Investigation
The French Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (BEA) has jurisdiction over the investigation. As of the available information, the BEA is conducting the inquiry. The report from which this article derives is released for informational purposes and includes only facts provided by the French authorities. No probable cause has been stated in the source material.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Robin DR400-120, a single-engine light airplane. Its French registration, F-GIKQ, was noted in the official report. Detailed specifications, engine type, and other technical data are not included in the source.