What happened
On the evening of October 24, 2023, a light aircraft was performing a flight near Saint-Brieuc, France. During the flight, the aircraft impacted a wooded area, resulting in a fatal accident.
The investigation
Investigators examined the wreckage and the circumstances surrounding the flight. The investigation established that the aircraft was operating in the vicinity of Saint-Brieuc at the time of the impact. The wreckage was located in a forested zone, and the investigation focused on the flight path and the conditions leading up to the collision with the trees.
Findings
- The accident resulted in one fatality.
- The primary cause of the accident was the impact with trees during the flight.