Accident to the Gaz’Aile 2 identified 17TA on 28/09/2017 at Saint-Jean-d’Angély (Charente-Maritime)
Perte de puissance du moteur en montée initiale, demi-tour, perte de contrôle, collision avec le sol, incendie
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Cat. 2 investigation report: simplified-format report, adapted to the circumstances of the occurrence and the investigation stakes.
During the initial climb, the engine probably suffered a loss of power. The pilot turned around and lost control of the microlight, which collided with the ground.
The investigation was unable to identify the cause(s) of the probable engine power loss.