Accident to the Robin DR400 registered F-BUPE on 28/05/2026 near Arras - Roclincourt AD
Loss of engine power during the initial climb, landing in a field
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The pilot was flying traffic patterns on the unpaved Runway 04 at Arras - Roclincourt AD. During the fourth circuit, on the final leg, the pilot judged that the speed was too fast and the altitude too high to land. He decided to go around. During the initial climb, the pilot noticed the engine misfiring, followed by a loss of power. The pilot landed in open countryside.