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

08/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2024 01:20

Accident to the Morane Saulnier MS887 registered F-BVLI on 21/08/2024 at Sauviac

Accident to the Morane Saulnier MS887 registered F-BVLI on 21/08/2024 at Sauviac

Engine power reduction en route, emergency landing

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 50%

The translation below is for information only:

During the flight, strong engine vibrations were felt by the pilot, who made an emergency landing.

While taxiing over the chosen terrain, the landing gear broke when it came into contact with a rut.

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General information
Local date 21/08/2024
Responsible entity France - BEA
State or area of occurrence France - 47 Lot-et-Garonne
Location Sauviac
Human consequences None
Aircraft consequences Substantial
Occurrence class Accident
Occurence category SCF-PP: powerplant failure or malfunction
File number BEA2024-0353
Flight Information
Aircraft category Aeroplane - Small aeroplane
Operator France (AΓ©roclub du Bazadais)
Manufacturer / Model MORANE SAULNIER - MS887
Aircraft Registration F-BVLI
State of registry France
Last departure point France (P-F ULM Bazas LF3321)
Planned destination France (P-F ULM Bazas LF3321)
Flight phase En route
Serial number 2168
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.