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

06/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/09/2024 06:09

Accident to the plane FFA AS202 registered F-GSTL on 31/08/2024 at Ajain

Accident to the plane FFA AS202 registered F-GSTL on 31/08/2024 at Ajain

Engine power reduction in climb, collision with vegetation

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 50%

The translation below is for information only:

During the climb, the pilot felt a reduction in engine power, attempted to land and the aircraft collided with vegetation.

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General information
Local date 31/08/2024
Responsible entity France - BEA
State or area of occurrence France - 23 Creuse
Location Ajain
Human consequences Minor
Number of minor injuries 1
Aircraft consequences Destroyed
Occurrence class Accident
Occurence category UNK: Unknown or undetermined
File number BEA2024-0369
Flight Information
Aircraft category Aeroplane - Small aeroplane
Operator France (Aeroclub de la Creuse)
Manufacturer / Model FFA - AS202 15
Aircraft Registration F-GSTL
State of registry France
Last departure point France - LFCE : Guéret Saint-Laurent
Planned destination France - LFCE : Guéret Saint-Laurent
Flight phase Take-off
Serial number
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.