Single fatality in Cessna 172 crash near Saint-Brieuc

Casualties unknown • FR

A Cessna 172 crashed in a field near Saint-Brieuc, resulting in the death of the pilot during a training flight.

What happened

On the morning of May 24, 2023, a Cessna 172 was performing a training flight near the Saint-Brieuc aerodrome. During the flight, the aircraft encountered a sudden loss of control. The aircraft entered a spin and subsequently impacted the ground in a field located near the Saint-Brieuc aerodrome. The impact resulted in one fatality, the pilot of the aircraft.

The investigation

Investigators examined the flight sequence and the circumstances surrounding the loss of control. The investigation focused on the flight path and the aerodynamic state of the aircraft prior to the impact. The analysis included reviewing the flight parameters and the environmental conditions at the time of the accident to determine why the aircraft entered an unrecoverable spin.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a spin during the training maneuver.
  • The impact occurred in a field near the aerodrome.
  • The pilot was unable to recover the aircraft from the spin before ground contact.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an unrecoverable spin during a training flight, leading to a fatal impact with the ground.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the null aircraft accident near FR?

A Cessna 172 crashed in a field near Saint-Brieuc, resulting in the death of the pilot during a training flight.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on null involved a aircraft, at FR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an unrecoverable spin during a training flight, leading to a fatal impact with the ground.

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