BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic
BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic
02/03/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/03/2023 10:15
Accident to the Fouere Olivier Viking MK2 registered F-PYZO on 09/04/2022 at Plouhinec
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Accident to the Fouere Olivier Viking MK2 registered F-PYZO on 09/04/2022 at Plouhinec
Total incapacitation of pilot, controls taken by passenger, forced landing in a marshy area
Investigation progression Closed
Progress: 100%
During a cross-country flight, the pilot suffered a sudden incapacitation with cardiorespiratory arrest, without any warning signs. The passenger, who was at the controls and whose flying experience was limited to an introductory flight almost ten years prior to the accident flight, did not know where the nearby aerodromes were located, and therefore chose an area that seemed suitable for landing. As she could not reach the power control, located on the pilot's left, she landed without reducing power.
Due to the surface of the marshy ground, the aeroplane broke up and rapidly came to a stop. The passenger exited the aeroplane with bruises and in a state of emotional shock.
The passenger's use of the shoulder straps of the harness during the flight contributed to reducing her injuries on landing.
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General information
| Local date | 09/04/2022 |
| Responsible entity | France - BEA |
| Scope of Investigation | Full (Annex 13) type investigation |
| State or area of occurrence | Europe and North Atlantic - France - 56 Morbihan |
| Location | Plouhinec |
| Human consequences | Fatal |
| Number of death | 1 |
| Number of minor injuries | 1 |
| Aircraft consequences | Destroyed |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Occurence category | MED: Medical |
| File number | BEA2022-0149 |
| Aircraft category | Fixed Wing - Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane |
| Operator | France |
| Manufacturer / Model | OTHER (FOUERE OLIVIER VIKING MK 2) |
| Aircraft Registration | F-PYZO |
| State of registry | France |
| Last departure point | France - LFRH (LRT): Lorient Lann-Bihoué |
| Planned destination | France - LFRH (LRT): Lorient Lann-Bihoué |
| Flight phase | En route |
| Serial number | 1007 |
| 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.