Accident Details
On August 8, 2018, an Ayres S2R T34 airplane, registration F-GOKZ, impacted terrain during an agricultural operation near Diatar, Mauritania. The pilot was fatally injured. The aircraft was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Mauritania. The local flight originated from Podor Airport (GOSP) in Podor, Senegal.
Investigation
The accident investigation was delegated by the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. The Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) is the investigating body. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the BEA.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was an Ayres S2R T34, registration F-GOKZ. This model is typically used for agricultural purposes, consistent with the nature of the operation at the time of the accident.