06/01/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/02/2023 04:27
Mid air collision during air rally
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.