03/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/15/2024 02:44
Manual stirring of the propeller, untimely engine start, taxiing without a pilot
France - BEA
Vol local AD Nantes-Atlantique (44) :
Le pilote prévoit de réaliser un vol local en compagnie d'un passager. Ne parvenant pas à démarrer le moteur, il descend brasser l'hélice. Le moteur démarre et l'avion commence à avancer.
The translation below is for information only :
The pilot was planning a local flight with a passenger. Unable to start the engine, he went down to stir the propeller. The engine starts and the aircraft begins to move forward.
Local date | 06/03/2024 |
Responsible entity | France - BEA |
State or area of occurrence | France - 44 Loire-Atlantique |
Location | Nantes-Atlantique AD |
Human consequences | None |
Aircraft consequences | None |
Occurrence class | Serious incident |
Occurence category | LOC-G: Loss of control - ground |
File number | BEA2024-0067 |
Aircraft category | Aeroplane - Small aeroplane |
Operator | France (Aéro Club de Loire Atlantique) |
Manufacturer / Model | ROBIN - DR400 |
Aircraft Registration | F-GYAC |
State of registry | France |
Last departure point | France - LFRS (NTE): Nantes Atlantique |
Planned destination | France - LFRS (NTE): Nantes Atlantique |
Flight phase | Standing |
Serial number | 2533 |
Operator Type AG | Flying club/school |
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.