Beech 95-55

Auxerre — February 20, 2008

Event Information

DateFebruary 20, 2008
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDEN08WA060
Event ID20080304X00256
LocationAuxerre
CountryFR
Coordinates49.96944, 2.69333
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeBeech
Model95-55
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition—
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full Narrative

On February 20, 2008, approximately 1852 UTC, a French registered Beech 95-55, F-BPJF, serial number TC-1143, piloted by a French private pilot, impacted terrain, following a loss engine power, near Auxerre Airfield (LFAQ) France. The pilot was killed and one passenger on board sustained serious injuries. The airplane was destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The cross-country flight originated at Bourg Ceyzeriat, France (LFHS) and was en route to Toussus-Le-Noble, France.

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

Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses pour la Securite de l'Aviation civile
Batiment 153
Aeroport du Bourget
93350 Le Bourget
France

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the French Government.

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