02/23/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/23/2023 08:10
Collision with trees during approach, during aeronautical night
Vol AD Pau-Pyrénées (64) - AD Bagnères de Luchon (31)
L'avion entre en collision avec des arbres lors de l'approche sur l'aérodrome de Bagnères de Luchon, pendant la nuit aéronautique.
The translation below is for information only:
Flight from PAU-Pyrénées AD to Bagnères de Luchon AD
The aeroplane collided with trees during the approach at Bagnères de Luchon aerodrome, during aeronautical night.
Local date | 16/02/2023 |
Responsible entity | France - BEA |
Scope of Investigation | Full (Annex 13) type investigation |
State or area of occurrence | Europe and North Atlantic - France - 31 Haute-Garonne |
Location | AD Bagnères de Luchon |
Human consequences | None |
Aircraft consequences | Substantial |
Occurrence class | Accident |
Occurence category | CTOL: Collision with obstacle(s) during take-off and landing |
File number | BEA2023-0047 |
Aircraft category | Fixed Wing - Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane |
Operator | France - Other (Luchon Air Club Moteur) |
Manufacturer / Model | SOCATA - RALLYE180 |
Aircraft Registration | F-BVZU |
State of registry | France |
Last departure point | France - LFBP (PUF): Pau Pyrénées |
Planned destination | France - LFCB : Bagnères de luchon |
Flight phase | Approach |
Serial number | 12562 |
Operator Type AG | Flying club/school |
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.