What happened
On the afternoon of August 24, 2023, a Robin DR400 aircraft, registration F-GZRE, was performing a flight departing from the Saint-Brieuc - Lannion aerodrome. The flight was intended to be a local circuit pattern. During the maneuvers, the aircraft entered a steep descent and subsequently impacted a wooded area located near the commune of Saint-Brieuc.
Following the impact, the pilot was found deceased at the scene. The aircraft was destroyed during the crash.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the flight path and the circumstances leading to the loss of control. Investigators examined the aircraft's flight profile and the environmental conditions at the time of the accident. The investigation also looked into the sequence of maneuvers performed by the pilot prior to the impact.
Findings
- The aircraft was engaged in a local circuit pattern flight.
- The aircraft entered a steep descent that led to the impact.
- The crash occurred in a wooded area near the site of the flight's origin.