12/19/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/19/2022 05:44
The pilot, returning from a sightseeing flight, landed with a tailwind on runway 15 at Megève mountain airfield. During the landing run, the aeroplane deviated to the right. The pilot's input on the left rudder pedal was not sufficient to counter the swerve and return to the centreline. The aeroplane made a ground loop and veered off the runway.
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Ground loop during landing
General informationLocal date | 20/04/2022 |
Responsible entity | France - BEA |
Scope of Investigation | Full (Annex 13) type investigation |
State or area of occurrence | Europe and North Atlantic - France - 74 Haute-Savoie |
Location | Megève AD |
Human consequences | None |
Aircraft consequences | Substantial |
Occurrence class | Accident |
Occurence category | LOC-G: Loss of control - ground |
File number | BEA2022-0165 |
Aircraft category | Fixed Wing - Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane |
Operator | France - Aérocime |
Manufacturer / Model | JODEL - D140 |
Aircraft Registration | F-BLKK |
State of registry | France |
Last departure point | France - LFHM (MVV): Megève (Altiport) |
Planned destination | France - LFHM (MVV): Megève (Altiport) |
Flight phase | Landing |
Serial number | 501 |
Operator Type AG | |
Operation Type | Commercial Air Transport - Passenger - Sightseeing |
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.