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Collision with a Pylon During Taxi at Montaigu - Saint-Georges (F-GAVP)

Montaigu - Saint-Georges (85), FR

On August 27, 2014, a Robin DR400-120 (registration F-GAVP) was involved in an aviation accident near Montaigu - Saint-Georges (85), FR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's lack of vigilance and external surveillance while taxiing on a service road not intended for aircraft use, compounded by the absence of safety markings to clearly delineate the restricted area. This summary draws on records from the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA).

Sourcesthe French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

On August 27, 2014, a Robin DR400-120 (F-GAVP) collided with a metal pylon while taxiing on a service road at Montaigu - Saint-Georges aerodrome. The right wing was heavily damaged.

Incident Overview and Damage Assessment On August 27, 2014, at 11:15 local time, a Robin DR400-120, registration F-GAVP, operated by a flying club, was involved in an accident at Montaigu - Saint-Georges aerodrome (85) in France. The aircraft sustained severe damage to its right wing following a collision with a metal pylon. The incident occurred during a general aviation flight with a single pilot on board. The right wing's leading edge was crushed for several tens of centimeters, approximately one meter from the wingtip. The pylon, which supported a hangar door rail, encroached on the service road by about one meter.

Probable cause

The pilot's lack of vigilance and external surveillance while taxiing on a service road not intended for aircraft use, compounded by the absence of safety markings to clearly delineate the restricted area.

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