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March 6, 2013 · Piper PA28 - 161 161 · F-GHPN
Persan, FR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Persan, FR
Aircraft
Piper PA28 - 161 161
Tail Number
F-GHPN
Operator
Aero Club Paris Nord
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13WA572
On March 6, 2013, about 1920 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28-161 airplane, F-GHPN, impacted terrain during final approach to land on runway 10, at the Persan-Beaumont Airport (LFPA), near Persan, France. The pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of France. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of France, at: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses Zone Sud 200 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93350 Le Bourget Cedex France This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the AAIB of France
Full Narrative
On March 6, 2013, about 1920 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28-161 airplane, F-GHPN, impacted terrain during final approach to land on runway 10, at the Persan-Beaumont Airport (LFPA), near Persan, France. The pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of France. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of France, at: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses Zone Sud 200 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93350 Le Bourget Cedex France This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the AAIB of France
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 UTC
Nearest AirportPersan-Beaumont Airport (0nm)
Runway10
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 - 161 161
Tail NumberF-GHPN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Club Paris Nord
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0