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

05/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/03/2024 02:09

Accident to the Schneider LS6 registered OH-726 on 24/04/2024 at Seyne-les-Alpes

Accident to the Schneider LS6 registered OH-726 on 24/04/2024 at Seyne-les-Alpes

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Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 50%

Flight AD Seyne-les-Alpes (04) - AD Fayence (04)

When landing, the pilot landed hard.

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General information
Local date 24/04/2024
Responsible entity France - BEA
State or area of occurrence France - 04 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Location AD Seyne-les-Alpes
Human consequences Serious
Number of serious injuries 1
Aircraft consequences Substantial
Occurrence class Accident
Occurence category ARC: Abnormal runway contact
File number BEA2024-0130
Flight Information
Aircraft category Sailplane (Glider) - Non-powered sailplane (Glider)
Operator Finland - Private Operator
Manufacturer / Model ROLLADEN SCHNEIDER - LS6
Aircraft Registration OH-726
State of registry Finland
Last departure point France (AD Seyne-les-Alpes)
Planned destination France - LFMF : Fayence (AD Fayence)
Flight phase Landing
Serial number 6081
Operator Type AG Private owner
Operation Type Non-Commercial Operations - Pleasure - Cross Country

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.