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Accident to the fixed-wing microlight Skyranger Nynja identified 67BYO on 06/08/2025 near Royan Médis AD

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Accident to the fixed-wing microlight Skyranger Nynja identified 67BYO on 06/08/2025 near Royan Médis AD

Loss of control during initial climb, collision with ground, post-impact fire

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 50%
  • Summary

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After take-off and during the initial climb, the pilot lost control of the microlight. The microlight collided with the ground and caught fire.

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General information
Local date 06/08/2025
Responsible entity France - BEA
State or area of occurrence France - 17 Charente-Maritime
Location Royan Médis AD
Human consequences Fatal
Number of death 1
Aircraft consequences Destroyed
Occurrence class Accident
Occurence category F-POST: Fire/smoke (post-impact), LOC-I: Loss of control - inflight
File number BEA2025-0329
Flight Information
Aircraft category Microlight - Microlight-Class 3-Fixed wing
Operator France (Aéroclub de Royan)
Manufacturer / Model BEST OFF - SKYRANGER NYNJA
Aircraft Registration 67BYO
State of registry France
Last departure point France - LFCY (RYN) : Royan Médis
Planned destination France - LFCY (RYN) : Royan Médis
Flight phase Take-off
Serial number
Operator Type AG Flying club/school
Operation Type Non-Commercial Operations - Pleasure - Local

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