Accident to the Fouga Magister registered F-AZPZ on 16/08/2024 near Bormes les Mimosas

Collision avec la surface de la mer, lors d'une manifestation aérienne

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress

Progress: 50%

Demonstration flight near Bormes les Mimosas:

The plane, during an aerial presentation, collides with the surface of the water.

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General information
Local date	16/08/2024
Responsible entity	France - BEA
State or area of occurrence	France - 83 Var
Location	Proche Bormes les Mimosas
Human consequences	Fatal
Number of death	1
Aircraft consequences	Destroyed
Occurrence class	Accident
Occurence category	UNK: Unknown or undetermined
File number	BEA2024-0346

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Aeroplane - Fast jet/ combat aeroplane
Operator	France - Private Operator
Manufacturer / Model	AIR FOUGA - CM170
Aircraft Registration	F-AZPZ
State of registry	France
Last departure point	France - LFTF : Cuers Pierrefeu
Planned destination	France - Unknown
Flight phase	Manoeuvring
Serial number	413
Operator Type AG	Private owner
Operation Type	Specialised Operations (Aerial Work) - Airshow/Race

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.