Accident Overview
On 1 June 2023, at approximately 13:00 local time, a Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-18 "150" (registration HB-ORV) operated by Lausanne Aeroclub was involved in an accident at ALS Notre-Dame de la Salette in the Isère department of France. The aircraft had been conducting a training flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) with two crew members on board. No passengers or third parties were present.
Flight Details
The flight originated from the mountain landing site ALS Notre-Dame de la Salette and was destined for Gap-Tallard Airport (LFNA). The purpose of the flight was training. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, while no damage to ground property was reported.
Sequence of Events
During the takeoff roll from the mountain landing site, the aircraft collided with trees. The exact circumstances leading to the collision have not been detailed in the available information.
Investigation
The French Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses pour la sécurité de l’aviation civile (BEA) opened an investigation into the accident. The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) issued a notification of the accident on 21 August 2023. As of that notification, no probable cause has been determined.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-18 "150", registration HB-ORV, owned and operated by Lausanne Aeroclub, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The aircraft's damage was described as substantial, but the extent of damage to specific components has not been disclosed.