1998 Robin DR 400-160 Off-Runway Accident at Périgueux (F-GMRV)

Overview and Aircraft Details On 28 August 1998 at 17:30, a Robin DR 400-160 with registration F-GMRV was operating a local flight for a club when it experienced a lateral runway excursion during takeoff at AD Périgueux (24). The aircraft sustained heavy damage. ## Flight and Crew Information The flight carried a pilot and three passengers. The pilot was 51 years old and held a 1998 type rating, with a total of 96 flight hours, including 64 hours on type and 7 hours in the three months preceding the accident. ## Meteorological Conditions At the time of the accident, the wind was from 060° at 14 knots, visibility was greater than 10 km, conditions were CAVOK, and the temperature was 24 °C. ## Sequence of Events During the takeoff roll on runway 12, the left wing lifted. The right wing then touched the runway, causing the aircraft to pivot 90° to the right while remaining banked. It left the runway and traveled 250 meters at high speed. The aircraft struck a sign, cut through three fences, broke the nose gear on an embankment, broke a football field barrier, and came to rest after a 13-meter slide. ## Investigation and Cause The Bureau Enquêtes-Accidents identified the cause as inadequate correction of the effects of the wind. In accordance with Law No. 99-243 of 29 March 1999, the sole purpose of the report is the prevention of accidents and incidents.