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Fatal Touch-and-Go Accident Involving Robin DR400 F-GIKQ

Saint Chamond, FR

On March 31, 2018, a Robin DR400 120 cv, hélice 56’’ (registration F-GIKQ) was involved in an aviation accident near Saint Chamond, FR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft departed the runway longitudinally during a touch-and-go, resulting in a collision with trees and a highway sign after failing to gain sufficient altitude. 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

A fatal accident occurred on March 31, 2018, when a Robin DR400 (F-GIKQ) went off a runway during a touch-and-go at Saint Chamond l'Horme, killing the pilot and instructor.

Accident Overview and Flight Sequence On March 31, 2018, a Robin DR400 120 cv with a 56-inch propeller, registered F-GIKQ, crashed during a training flight near Saint Chamond, France. The aircraft was operated by Aéroclub de Lyon Corbas for non-commercial purposes. A 60-year-old pilot and a 61-year-old flight instructor were aboard; both were killed, and the aircraft was destroyed. The flight began at Lyon Corbas around 11:35 local time, proceeding to Vienne Reventin for two circuits before heading to Saint Chamond l'Horme. After a traffic pattern entry, the pilot initiated a touch-and-go shortly before the runway midpoint. During the roll, the aircraft departed the runway longitudinally, crossed a hilltop aligned with the runway, continued down a slope, and lifted off with a high nose attitude. It failed to gain altitude, struck a row of trees and a highway sign, and impacted the ground near the highway safety barrier.

Probable cause

The aircraft departed the runway longitudinally during a touch-and-go, resulting in a collision with trees and a highway sign after failing to gain sufficient altitude.
Runway excursion

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