What happened
On September 28, 2015, a private MS8/880 Rallye, registered F-BNSX, was taxiing at the Bourges aerodrome following a flight from Châteauroux. The pilot, who is also the aircraft owner, had traveled to the airfield to facilitate maintenance operations on the aircraft. During the taxi sequence, the aircraft began a turn to the right, at which point it struck a hangar.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of the taxi maneuver and the pilot's control of the aircraft. The pilot, who holds a private pilot license issued in 2012 and had accumulated 213 total flight hours, provided testimony regarding the incident. The investigation established that the aircraft sustained heavy damage to the left wing and the propeller.
According to the pilot's account, while attempting to execute a right-hand turn, the pilot applied the right brake. During this maneuver, the pilot's foot slipped from the pedal. This loss of control prevented the pilot from correcting the aircraft's direction before the left wing made contact with the outer corner of the hangar. The impact on the wing caused the aircraft to pivot sharply to the left, subsequently causing the propeller to strike the hangar doors.