What happened
On the afternoon of August 24, 2023, a Cessna 172 was performing a local flight near the Saint-Brieuc aerodrome. During the flight, the aircraft departed from its intended flight path and crashed into a field located near the commune of Saint-Brieuc. The impact resulted in one fatality, the pilot of the aircraft.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the flight path and the circumstances leading to the departure from the planned trajectory. Investigators examined the flight sequence and the environmental conditions at the time of the accident. The investigation established that the aircraft was on a local flight mission when the deviation occurred, ultimately leading to the impact in the field.
Findings
- The aircraft was engaged in a local flight near Saint-Brieuc.
- The aircraft deviated from its intended path.
- The crash occurred in a field, causing the death of the pilot.