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PIPER PA-39 near Mont Agel — 2011-06-17

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Date
2011-06-17
Location
Mont Agel, FR
Aircraft
PIPER PA-39
Registration
G-AYZE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.

NTSB narrative

On June 17, 2011, at 0915 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-39, United Kingdom registered G-AYZE, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Mont Agel, France. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Lucca (LIQL), Italy, and was en route to Troyes Barberey (LFQB), France. The French investigators have reported that the airplane was flying under visual flight rules conditions and impacted mountainous terrain obscured by clouds. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government or Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses Zone Sud 200 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93350 Le Bourget Cedex France

NTSB coding

  • Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) · Enroute-cruise

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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