What happened
During a flight traveling from Dinard toward Marseille, an aircraft was cruising over the Rhône Valley when the pilot encountered mechanical difficulties involving the engine. In response to these engine problems, the pilot decided to perform an emergency descent to find a suitable landing site.
The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in an open field situated in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. At the time of the impact, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and left the pilot with serious injuries.
Findings
- The incident was initiated by engine problems encountered during the cruise phase of flight.