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September 3, 2018 · Robin DR400 · F-GSBK

Benodet, FR

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2018
Location
Benodet, FR
Aircraft
Robin DR400
Tail Number
F-GSBK
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN18WA403

On September 3, 2018, about 1005 UTC, a Robin DR400 airplane, French registration F-GSBK, sustained a loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Benodet, France. The three occupants onboard sustained no injury. The airplane was destroyed. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BEA investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the airframe and engine. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile Btiment 153 200 rue de Paris Zone sud Aéroport du Bourget 93352 Le Bourget Cedex France Website: http://www.bea.aero

Full Narrative

On September 3, 2018, about 1005 UTC, a Robin DR400 airplane, French registration F-GSBK, sustained a loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Benodet, France. The three occupants onboard sustained no injury. The airplane was destroyed. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BEA investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the airframe and engine. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile Btiment 153 200 rue de Paris Zone sud Aéroport du Bourget 93352 Le Bourget Cedex France Website: http://www.bea.aero

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:05 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftRobin DR400
Tail NumberF-GSBK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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