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May 16, 2017 · Ayres S2R · F-GIEN
Candillargues, France, FR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Candillargues, France, FR
Aircraft
Ayres S2R
Tail Number
F-GIEN
Operator
Delta 2
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN17WA215
On May 16, 2017, about 0530 hours universal coordinated time, an Ayres S2R airplane, French registration F-GIEN, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Candillargues, France. The pilot was not injured. The local flight had departed from the Montipellier-Candillargues Airport (LFNG). The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information obtained from the government of the France. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses Aeroport du Bourget Zone Sud – Btiment 153 200 rue de Paris 93352 Le Bourget Cedex France Tel: +33(1) 49 92 72 00 Website: http://www.bea.aero Email: com@bea-fr.org
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On May 16, 2017, about 0530 hours universal coordinated time, an Ayres S2R airplane, French registration F-GIEN, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Candillargues, France. The pilot was not injured. The local flight had departed from the Montipellier-Candillargues Airport (LFNG). The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information obtained from the government of the France. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses Aeroport du Bourget Zone Sud – Btiment 153 200 rue de Paris 93352 Le Bourget Cedex France Tel: +33(1) 49 92 72 00 Website: http://www.bea.aero Email: com@bea-fr.org
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R
Tail NumberF-GIEN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta 2
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340AN1 · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0