GIPPSLAND GA8
Cayenne, January 6, 2014
Event Information
| Date | January 6, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cayenne |
| Country | FG |
| Coordinates | 4.81667, -52.36666 |
| Airport | Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN14RA113 |
| Event ID | 20140116X11010 |
Aircraft
| Make | GIPPSLAND |
| Model | GA8 |
| Registration # | F-ORPH |
| Operator | YL Helicopteres SARL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | UNK |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On January 6, 2014, about 1508 local time, a Gippsland GA-8 Airvan, single engine airplane, F-ORPH, was destroyed during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power at Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (SOCA), Cayenne, French Guiana. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was seriously injured.
The incident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of France. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of France. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la Sécurité de l'Aviation civile (BEA)
Zone Sud - Bâtiment 153
200 rue de Paris
Aéroport du Bourget
F – 93352 Le Bourget Cedex
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.