What happened
On the afternoon of May 23, 2024, a single-engine light aircraft, a Jodel D140, was performing a flight near Saint-Brieuc, France. The aircraft, registered F-HSRB, was operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and was on a flight path intended to pass near the Saint-Brieuc aerodrome.
During the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The pilot was unable to maintain the flight path, and the aircraft subsequently impacted a wooded area. The impact resulted in the death of the pilot.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of events leading to the loss of control and the circumstances surrounding the impact. Investigators examined the flight path and the aircraft's performance prior to the accident. The investigation also looked into the environmental conditions and the operational phase of the flight to determine why the pilot was unable to recover the aircraft.
Findings
- The investigation established that the aircraft experienced a loss of control during the flight.
- The aircraft impacted a wooded area, which led to the fatal outcome for the pilot.
- The flight was being conducted under VFR conditions at the time of the accident.