Serious incident to the Cessna 172R registered F-HSNO operated by Alpines Airlines on 07/03/2024 at Courchevel

Take-off on a busy runway during a sightseeing flight

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress

Progress: 50%

Vol local AD Courchevel (73) :

Lors du décollage pour un vol touristique, au moment d'aborder la partie en pente de la piste, le pilote constate la présence d'une déneigeuse sur la piste. L'avion décolle et la survole.

The translation below is for information only:

During take-off for a tourist flight, as the pilot approached the sloping part of the runway, he noticed a snow plough on the runway.The aircraft took off and flew over it.

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General information
Local date	07/03/2024
Responsible entity	France - BEA
State or area of occurrence	France - 73 Savoie
Location	Courchevel AD
Human consequences	None
Aircraft consequences	None
Occurrence class	Serious incident
Occurence category	ATM: ATM/CNS, RI: Runway incursion - vehicle, aircraft or person
File number	BEA2024-0070

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Aeroplane - Small aeroplane
Operator	France (Alpines Airlines)
Manufacturer / Model	CESSNA - 172
Aircraft Registration	F-HSNO
State of registry	France
Last departure point	France - LFLJ (CVF): Courchevel (Altiport)
Planned destination	France - LFLJ (CVF): Courchevel (Altiport)
Flight phase	Take-off
Serial number	17280116
Operator Type AG
Operation Type	Commercial Air Transport - Passenger - Sightseeing

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