Accident to the Pipistrel Velis Electro registered F-HGAN on 28/07/2025 at Morlaix

Intentional engine shutdown, forced landing

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression Closed

Progress: 100%

The final report has been published (September 2026). A courtesy translation into English will be available soon.

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General information
Local date	28/07/2025
Responsible entity	France - BEA
State or area of occurrence	France - 29 Finistère
Location	Morlaix
Human consequences	None
Aircraft consequences	Substantial
Occurrence class	Accident
Occurence category	OTHR: Other
File number	BEA2025-0320

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Aeroplane - Small aeroplane
Operator	France (Aéroclub de Morlaix)
Manufacturer / Model	PIPISTREL - VIRUS SW
Aircraft Registration	F-HGAN
State of registry	France
Last departure point	France - LFRU (MXN) : Morlaix Ploujean
Planned destination	France - LFRU (MXN) : Morlaix Ploujean
Flight phase	Approach
Serial number	1141
Operator Type AG	Flying club/school
Operation Type	Non-Commercial Operations - Pleasure - Local

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