Aircraft crash during training flight at Ajaccio-Campo dell’Oro Airport

No fatalities • Ajaccio, France • Flight

A training flight involving an engine failure simulation resulted in a loss of control and subsequent crash near Ajaccio-Campo dell’Oro Airport.

What happened

During a local training mission conducted at Ajaccio-Campo dell’Oro Airport, the crew was performing maneuvers designed to simulate an engine failure. During this procedure, the pilot experienced a loss of control over the aircraft. The plane subsequently crashed in the vicinity of the airfield.

As a result of the impact, the two occupants sustained injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the accident sequence.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the loss of control remain under investigation, though the incident occurred while the crew was actively practicing emergency engine-out procedures.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while simulating an engine failure during a training flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-06-23 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Ajaccio, France?

A training flight involving an engine failure simulation resulted in a loss of control and subsequent crash near Ajaccio-Campo dell’Oro Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-06-23 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-06-23 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration F-BVTD, operated by Delmotte Aviation, at Ajaccio, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while simulating an engine failure during a training flight.

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