Incident Overview
On June 1, 2015, at 10:30 local time (UTC+2), a Piper PA-46-DLX with registration F-GZBG experienced an accident during landing at the Ecuvillens aerodrome (LSGE) in Switzerland. The flight was conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) for private use. The aircraft was operated and owned by BG Aviation, based in Gonesse, France.
Crew and Aircraft Details
The pilot was a French citizen born in 1983, holding a Commercial Pilot License (CPL(A)) issued by the French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC). At the time of the incident, the pilot had accumulated a total of 550 flight hours, including 180 hours on the specific aircraft type. In the preceding 90 days, the pilot logged 32.40 hours on this type.
Sequence of Events
According to the summary report by the Swiss Safety Investigation Service (SESE), the left tire burst upon initial touchdown. During the deceleration phase, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The plane veered sharply to the right and came to a stop on the grass area adjacent to the right side of runway 27.
Damage and Injuries
The incident resulted in damage to the left tire and the landing gear leg. No other structural damages were reported. Regarding personnel, one individual was classified as lightly injured or unharmed, while no serious injuries or fatalities were recorded among the crew or passengers.