DEN08WA060

NTSB accident investigation · Beech 95-55 · Auxerre, France · February 20, 2008

Accident · FatalClass 5 · Foreign
Date
February 20, 2008, 18:52 local (18:52 UTC)
Place
Auxerre, France
Injuries
1 fatal, 1 serious
Damage
Destroyed
Aircraft
F-BPJFBeech 95-55
Weather
Visual (VMC)
Investigation class
Class 5 - No publish
Lead agency
Other
Parties
French BEA
Case key
67557

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Factual 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.

Aircraft

Registration
F-BPJF
Reported as
Beech 95-55
Category
Airplane
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Personal · Non-U.S., non-commercial
Operator
France Private
Departed
LFHS · Bourg Ceyzeriat
Destination
LFPN · Toussus-Le-Nobl
Flight plan
Unknown

Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

Role
Pilot
Injuries
Fatal

Weather

Conditions
Visual (VMC)
Wind
135° at 9 knots
Temperature
45 °F, dew point 41 °F
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Observed at
LFAQ