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

03/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/07/2024 11:11

Accident to the Serge Seysset JPM 01 registered F-PCSA on 06/02/2023 at Carcassonne-Salvaza AD

Accident to the Serge Seysset JPM 01 registered F-PCSA on 06/02/2023 at Carcassonne-Salvaza AD

Reduction in engine power in initial climb, loss of control, collision with the ground, post-impact fire

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression Closed
Progress: 100%

During the third runway circuit, the pilot experienced a drop in engine power at low height. It is likely that the pilot then tried to return to the aerodrome by turning right. During this forced landing phase, the minimum flight speed was probably not maintained and the pilot lost control of
the aeroplane.

The lack of flight experience on a new type of aeroplane may have contributed to the inadequate management of the aeroplane's path after the drop in engine power and may have led to the loss of control.

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General information
Local date 06/02/2023
Responsible entity France - BEA
State or area of occurrence France - 11 Aude
Location Herminis
Human consequences Fatal
Number of death 1
Aircraft consequences Destroyed
Occurrence class Accident
Occurence category F-POST: Fire/smoke (post-impact), SCF-PP: powerplant failure or malfunction
File number BEA2023-0032
Flight Information
Aircraft category Aeroplane - Small aeroplane
Operator France
Manufacturer / Model OTHER (JPM 01 Médoc)
Aircraft Registration F-PCSA
State of registry France
Last departure point France - LFMK (CCF): Carcassonne Salvaza
Planned destination France - LFMK (CCF): Carcassonne Salvaza
Flight phase Take-off
Serial number 22
Operator Type AG Private owner
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.