What happened
On the morning of August 24, 2023, a light aircraft was performing a flight near Saint-Brieuc, France. During the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control, leading to a crash into a wooded area. The impact resulted in the death of the pilot.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances leading to the loss of control and the impact with the terrain. Investigators examined the flight path and the sequence of events prior to the accident. The investigation established that the aircraft was operating in the vicinity of Saint-Brieuc when the incident occurred. The wreckage was located in a forested area, and the investigation looked into the mechanical state of the aircraft and the environmental conditions at the time of the crash.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced a loss of control during the flight.
- The impact with the trees in the wooded area was the primary factor in the fatal outcome.
- The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft at the time of the accident.