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06/01/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/02/2023 04:27

Accident to the microlights Magni M22 identified 84OD and Flight Design CTSW identified 67BQF on 27/05/2023 at Chott el Djerid

Accident to the microlights Magni M22 identified 84OD and Flight Design CTSW identified 67BQF on 27/05/2023 at Chott el Djerid

Mid air collision during air rally

Tunisia - BEA

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Tunisian authorities:

Collision en vol de 2 ULMs qui participent à la 6eme édition du Rallye ULM Tunisie organisé par la Fédération Tunisienne des Sports Aéronautiques et les Activités Associées (FTSAAA) du 25 mai au 6 juin 2023.

The translation below is for information only:

Mid air collision of two microlights taking part in the 6th Tunisia Microlight Rally organised by the Tunisian Federation of Aeronautical Sports and Associated Activities (FTSAAA) from 25 May to 6 June 2023.

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General information
Local date 27/05/2023
Responsible entity Tunisia - BEA
Scope of Investigation Full (Annex 13) type investigation
State or area of occurrence Africa - Tunisia
Location Chott el Djerid
Human consequences Fatal
Number of death 2
Number of minor injuries 2
Aircraft consequences Destroyed
Occurrence class Accident
File number BEA2023-0183
Flight Information
Aircraft category Rotorcraft - Gyroplane - Gyroplane two seats
Operator France
Manufacturer / Model MAGNI - M22
Aircraft Registration 84OD
State of registry France
Last departure point Tunisia - DTTZ (TOE): Tozeur/Nefta
Planned destination Tunisia - DTTZ (TOE): Tozeur/Nefta
Flight phase En route
Serial number 2222 3956
Operator Type AG Private owner
Operation Type Non-Commercial Operations - Pleasure - Local
Second aircraft involved
Aircraft category Fixed Wing - Ultralight/ Microlight - Fixed-wing
Operator
Manufacturer / Model Flight Design - CTSW
Aircraft Registration 67BQF
State of registry France
Last departure point Tunisia - DTTZ (TOE): Tozeur/Nefta
Planned destination Tunisia - DTTZ (TOE): Tozeur/Nefta
Flight phase En route
Serial number 05-05-03
Operator Type AG
Operation Type Non-Commercial Operations - Pleasure - Local

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