VANS RV4

Coex, June 1, 2016

Event Information

DateJune 1, 2016
Event TypeACC
LocationCoex
CountryFR
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN16WA205
Event ID20160602X24036

Aircraft

MakeVANS
ModelRV4
Registration #PH-EIL
CategoryAIR
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Full Narrative

On June 1, 2016, at 2100 local time, a Vans RV4, Netherlands registration PH-EIL, was destroyed when it collided with the terrain in Coex, France. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received serious injuries. At the time of this report, it is unknown where the airplane departed or its intended destination.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. Any further information may be obtained from:

Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses

pour la securite de l'aviation civile

Zone Sud - Batiment 153

200 rue de Paris

Aeroport du Bourget

93352 Le Bourget Cedex

France

Tel: +33 1 49 92 72 00

Fax: +33 1 49 92 72 03

www.bea.aero



This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the BEA of France.

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