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Crash of a Socata TBM-700 in Moulins
Date & Time:
May 13, 2002 at 1538 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N700AR
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Clermont-Ferrand - Moulins
MSN:
023
YOM:
1991
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
35.00
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was completing an aerial photography flight from Clermont-Ferrand, carrying one passenger and one pilot. On final approach to Moulins-Montbeugny Airport runway 08, at a speed of 85 knots, the pilot estimated that the nose-up attitude of the aircraft was excessive and increased engine power. The aircraft rolled to the left, causing the left wing tip to struck the runway surface. Out of control, the aircraft impacted the ground, lost its undercarriage and slid fo 95 metres before coming to rest, bursting into flames. Both occupants escaped uninjured and fire brigade arrived 15 minutes later. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
It was reported that the approach was completed with the engine at reduced power. It was not possible to determine if the engine was running at 'full reduced power' or at a minimum of 10% of torque as preconized by the manufacturer. During an approach completed with an engine at 'full reduced power', the full power can be obtained only after a period of five seconds.
Final Report:
Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Libourne: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 19, 2002 at 1815 LT
Registration:
F-GHUY
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Libourne – Toussus-le-Noble
MSN:
421B-0417
YOM:
1973
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After takeoff from runway 22 at Libourne-Les Artigues-de-Lussac Airport, while initial climb, the twin engine aircraft made a first slight turn to the right then a turn to the left in a strong left bank configuration. It went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located 2 km from the runway end, bursting into flames. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was due to the loss of control of the aircraft during the initial climb phase, which may be linked to a power asymmetry between the two engines. He was not possible to determine the origin of this asymmetry, nor its effective contribution to the accident.
Final Report:
