Accident to the TL-3000 Sirius identified 44AWF on 18/11/2021 near Meaux
Attempted turn-around to departure aerodrome at low height, collision with an antenna in adverse meteorological conditions for flight under VFR
The pilot had planned to fly to La Ferté-Gaucher. Although the controller informed him of the degraded meteorological conditions around Meaux aerodrome, the pilot nevertheless undertook the flight, limiting himself to a local flight. The apparent ease of a local flight may have generated a feeling of confidence on the part of the pilot, who underestimated the risks associated with the weather conditions.
The pilot very probably encountered an area of fog, and no longer had reliable external visual references. Already low, he descended in an attempt to maintain sight of the ground. Although the pilot knew of this antenna, it is likely that he did not perceive it, or perceived it too late, due to the low visibility.