ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 87365
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| Date: | Thursday 26 May 2005 |
| Time: | 15:50 |
| Type: |  Robin DR.400/180 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | F-GUPV |
| MSN: | 2478 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Col Major sur le massif du Mont Blanc -
 France
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Chalon Champforgeuil |
| Megève | |
| Investigating agency: | BEA |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Flew into the southern side of Mont Blanc at an elevation of 4650m.
The accident was due to the decision to undertake a high altitude flight without proper equipment. The pilot was apparently victim of hypoxia that altered his ability to judge and control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
http://www.bea.aero/docspa/2005/f-pv050526/pdf/f-pv050526.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Jan-2011 14:29 | harro | Added |
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