What happened
On the morning of June 16, 2024, a light aircraft was performing a flight near Saint-Brieuc, France. During the flight, the aircraft entered a wooded area, resulting in a high-impact collision. The impact caused the aircraft to catch fire, and the wreckage was subsequently destroyed.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the flight path and the circumstances leading to the impact. Investigators established that the aircraft was operating in the vicinity of Saint-Brieuc at the time of the accident. The wreckage was located in a forested zone, and the intensity of the impact was sufficient to cause a post-crash fire.
Findings
- The accident resulted in one fatality, involving the pilot.
- The aircraft struck trees in a wooded area, leading to the destruction of the airframe.
- The impact with the terrain and subsequent fire were the primary factors in the destruction of the aircraft.