06/08/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/08/2023 02:39
Collision with trees during take-off
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.
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 |
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.