BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic

06/08/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/08/2023 02:39

Accident to the Piper PA18 registered HB-ORV on 01/06/2023 at Notre-Dame de La Salette

Accident to the Piper PA18 registered HB-ORV on 01/06/2023 at Notre-Dame de La Salette

Collision with trees during take-off

Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 50%

Vol ALS Notre-Dame de La Salette (38) - AD Gap-Tallard (05)

Lors du décollage l'avion heurte des arbres. Le pilote poursuit son vol jusqu'à l'aérodrome de Gap-Tallard.

The translation below is for information only:

Flight from Notre-Dame de La Salette mountain airstrip to Gap-Tallard AD

During take-off, the aeroplane hit some trees. The pilot continued his flight to Gap-Tallard aerodrome.

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General information
Local date 01/06/2023
Responsible entity France - BEA
Scope of Investigation Full (Annex 13) type investigation
State or area of occurrence Europe and North Atlantic - France - 38 Isère
Location Notre-Dame de La Salette mountain airstrip
Human consequences None
Aircraft consequences Substantial
Occurrence class Accident
Occurence category CTOL: Collision with obstacle(s) during take-off and landing
File number BEA2023-0187
Flight Information
Aircraft category Fixed Wing - Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane
Operator Switzerland (GROUPEMENT DE VOL � MOTEUR SECTION VAUDO)
Manufacturer / Model PIPER - PA18
Aircraft Registration HB-ORV
State of registry Switzerland
Last departure point France
Planned destination France - LFNA (GAT): Gap Tallard
Flight phase Take-off
Serial number 18-MDC1040
Operator Type AG Flying club/school
Operation Type Non-Commercial Operations - Flight Training/Instructional - Dual

BEA is the French air safety investigation authority for civil aviation. The sole objective of the investigation is to improve air safety. It is intended neither to apportion blame nor to assess responsiblity.