What happened
On the morning of August 24, 2023, a light aircraft was performing a flight near Saint-Brieuc. During the flight, the aircraft encountered an issue that led to a loss of control. The aircraft subsequently impacted a wooded area, resulting in a fatal accident.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances leading to the impact and the state of the aircraft at the time of the accident. Investigators examined the flight path and the sequence of events preceding the crash. The investigation established that the aircraft was operating in the vicinity of Saint-Brieuc when the accident occurred.
Findings
- The aircraft crashed into a wooded area.
- The accident resulted in one fatality.
- The primary factor in the accident was the loss of control of the aircraft prior to impact.