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February 22, 2016 · Piper PA23 250 · N539EG
Saint François, GP
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Saint François, GP
Aircraft
Piper PA23 250
Tail Number
N539EG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN16WA110
On February 22, 2016, a Piper PA-23-250 airplane, N539EG, sank after ditching near the Saint François Airport (TFFC), Saint François, Guadeloupe (France). The pilot was not injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. Any further information may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) Telephone: +33 1 49 92 72 00 Facsimile : +33 1 49 92 72 03 Web: www.bea.aero This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses.
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On February 22, 2016, a Piper PA-23-250 airplane, N539EG, sank after ditching near the Saint François Airport (TFFC), Saint François, Guadeloupe (France). The pilot was not injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. Any further information may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) Telephone: +33 1 49 92 72 00 Facsimile : +33 1 49 92 72 03 Web: www.bea.aero This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA23 250
Tail NumberN539EG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines2
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0