Accident to the Robin DR400 registered F-GIKS on 12/10/2023 at Propriano (2A)

Collision with the surface of the sea after take-off

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress

Progress: 50%

Vol AD Propriano (2A) - AD Cannes Mandelieu (06)

Peu après le décollage, l'avion heurte la surface de l'eau.

The translation below is for information only:

Flight AD Propriano (2A) - AD Cannes Mandelieu (06)

Shortly after take-off, the aircraft struck the surface of the water.

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General information
Local date	12/10/2023
Responsible entity	France - BEA
State or area of occurrence	Europe and North Atlantic - France - 2A Corse-du-Sud
Location	Propriano AD
Human consequences	Fatal
Number of death	4
Aircraft consequences	Destroyed
Occurrence class	Accident
Occurence category	UNK: Unknown or undetermined
File number	BEA2023-0479

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Fixed Wing - Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane - Small Aeroplane
Operator	France
Manufacturer / Model	ROBIN - DR400
Aircraft Registration	F-GIKS
State of registry	France
Last departure point	France - LFKO (PRP): Propriano
Planned destination	France - LFMD (CEQ): Cannes Mandelieu
Flight phase	Take-off
Serial number	1950
Operator Type AG	Flying club/school
Operation Type	Non-Commercial Operations

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