Nose Gear Collapse During Takeoff Roll on Ambulance Flight (F-GIBR)

Incident Overview and Flight Details A twin-engine aircraft was operating an ambulance flight from Nantes to Limoges. The aircraft was carrying one pilot and one doctor, who was scheduled to embark a patient in Limoges. ## Takeoff Roll and Nose Gear Collapse During the takeoff roll, just before reaching V1 speed, the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft then slid on its nose for a few dozen metres before coming to rest on the runway. ## Outcome and Damage Both occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the route from Nantes to Limoges.