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

02/23/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/23/2023 08:10

Accident to tjhe Socata Rallye 180 registered F-BVZU on 16/02 at Bagnères de Luchon

Accident to tjhe Socata Rallye 180 registered F-BVZU on 16/02 at Bagnères de Luchon

Collision with trees during approach, during aeronautical night

Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 50%

Vol AD Pau-Pyrénées (64) - AD Bagnères de Luchon (31)

L'avion entre en collision avec des arbres lors de l'approche sur l'aérodrome de Bagnères de Luchon, pendant la nuit aéronautique.

The translation below is for information only:

Flight from PAU-Pyrénées AD to Bagnères de Luchon AD

The aeroplane collided with trees during the approach at Bagnères de Luchon aerodrome, during aeronautical night.

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General information
Local date 16/02/2023
Responsible entity France - BEA
Scope of Investigation Full (Annex 13) type investigation
State or area of occurrence Europe and North Atlantic - France - 31 Haute-Garonne
Location AD Bagnères de Luchon
Human consequences None
Aircraft consequences Substantial
Occurrence class Accident
Occurence category CTOL: Collision with obstacle(s) during take-off and landing
File number BEA2023-0047
Flight Information
Aircraft category Fixed Wing - Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane
Operator France - Other (Luchon Air Club Moteur)
Manufacturer / Model SOCATA - RALLYE180
Aircraft Registration F-BVZU
State of registry France
Last departure point France - LFBP (PUF): Pau Pyrénées
Planned destination France - LFCB : Bagnères de luchon
Flight phase Approach
Serial number 12562
Operator Type AG Flying club/school
Operation Type Non-Commercial Operations - Pleasure - Cross Country

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