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Accident to the Textron 182 registered PH-EME on 24/04/2026 at La Bastide-Clairence

Reduction in engine power during cruise, deployment of the emergency parachute

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 50%

The translation below is for information only:

Whilst cruising at an altitude of 5,000 ft, the pilot felt strong engine vibrations followed by a complete loss of power. At approximately 1,500 ft, the pilot deployed the emergency parachute and the aircraft crashed into the ground.