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511 experience reports shared by microlight pilots since 2006: what happened, what we take from it.

Safety reports

511 experience reports shared by microlight pilots since 2006: what happened, what we take from it.

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  • 511 REX published
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  1. 26JUL 2026 Encountering dangerous weather phenomena en routeThe flight took place in the late afternoon when the weather conditions, and particularly the wind, were not suited to flying. The weather conditions were at the limit of the performance of… Three-axisWeather
  2. 24JUL 2026 Fire / smoke in flightslight smoke and smell of burnt oil in the cockpit, suspect engine noise 15 seconds later. oil light on. I immediately cut the engine, closed the fuel supplies, judged that I could… Three-axisTechnicalCruise
  3. 20JUL 2026 Engine problemFlight context. The planned flight was in the Aravis area, taking off and landing at LFLP aerodrome. The crew consisted of the pilot-in-command, alone at the controls, and a friend with no… HelicopterTechnicalTake-off
  4. 16JUL 2026 Pre-flight inspectionDUC Flash 3 propeller under monitoring following an identical incident on a MIDOUR-type tow aeroplane where part of the leading-edge sheath came unstuck. On the two blades fitted to the WT 9, the sheath showed… Three-axisTechnical
  5. 14JUL 2026 Penetration of a restricted areaReturning from a flight of 2 hours, 20 minutes from the arrival airfield, I unintentionally entered a German CTR extending over the French side. I knew of this CTR, which I thought was further west with… Three-axisProceduresCruise
  6. 07JUL 2026 Low sun directly aheadDuring the flight on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 19:10 UTC, I was completely dazzled by the low sun directly ahead. I was wearing glasses and a cap. Consequence: I hit a high-voltage line and… Three-axisOn final
  7. 07JUL 2026 Event relating to aircraft maintenanceBefore carrying out the engine run-up at the holding point, I notice that the electrical services are off. Alone on the aerodrome, and to limit time pressure, the engine is shut down. I… Three-axisTechnicalTaxiing before take-off
  8. 14JUN 2026 Engine problemYoung newly licensed pilot, 90 flight hours, co-pilot passenger 60 h in the logbook. Dinard 09:30 UTC after take-off on runway 17, left turn planned. In the initial climb (650 ft), 120 km/h, engine power drops from… Three-axisTechnicalTake-off
  9. 30MAY 2026 Different reading of the NOTAMWith a NOTAM closing the runway at 09:30 on Sofia Briefing, I take off for an introductory flight at 08:55. At 09:15, on approach to the overhead, the model aircraft club announces on the frequency the start of its activity in… Three-axisVigilance
  10. 26MAY 2026 Estimated dangerous proximityOn approach to the aerodrome, I call the AFIS for a touch and go; he suggests I call back on long final and tells me a parachute drop is in progress. Although I read back the message, I only take in… Three-axisGiving upOn final
  11. 23MAY 2026 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - compliance with the flight envelopeFlight to Gap Tallard from Auvergne. Take-off initially planned for 10:00, actual 14:23. The AEROWEB file indicates scattered thunderstorms forecast over the weekend in the late afternoon over the south-east quarter,… Three-axisPhysiologicalCruise
  12. 23MAY 2026 Failure of communication between the pilot and the groundReturning from a local flight this Saturday morning with a passenger, we were in self-information and, as far as I knew, nobody was in the circuit. My instructor, who was also flying, realised that my transmissions… Three-axisTechnicalLanding
  13. 21MAY 2026 Estimated dangerous proximityCruising along the Vercors from north to south, radio on 123.065, transponder, CAS system including Flarm in theory, mobile phone network working, a glider appeared in front of me and we passed 4 metres… Three-axisVigilanceCruise
  14. 21MAY 2026 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsReturning from a mountain instruction flight, as the engine is reduced to idle to begin the descent to the destination on the plain, the trainee tells the instructor that it is stabilising… Three-axisVigilanceCruise
  15. 13MAY 2026 Another microlight was taxiing on the opposite QFU without radioOn 13 May 2026 at LFDC aerodrome, taxiway towards runway 33 in use. A little north wind, so runway 33 in use. Citius Sport microlight, Rotax 80 hp. Pilot alone on board. Taxiing towards runway 33. After the mandatory radio calls… Three-axisVigilanceTaxiing before take-off
  16. 22APR 2026 A safety item missingAircraft flag missing at the pre-flight inspection, and impossible to find Three-axisDuring flight preparation
  17. 21APR 2026 Penetration of a restricted areaReturning from LFCB at about 10:00 UTC at 3000 ft QNH 1014, numerous thermals made our altitude vary from 3000 to 3500 ft. The Toulouse class D has a floor at 3000 ft AMSL. Three-axisProceduresCruise
  18. —undated Brake problem at the end of the roll-outFLIGHT CONTEXT: flight in normal conditions. Windsock indicating light/calm winds on approach. Heavy traffic with a glider and tow plane in the circuit. SEQUENCE: approach and landing on runway 02… Three-axisVigilanceLanding
  19. 18APR 2026 Unusual attitudeAs I had not flown the C42 for a while, the instructor and I agreed on a familiarisation flight consisting of two circuits, so two landings, which led to a few adjustments.… Three-axisFlight envelopeLanding
  20. 17APR 2026 Technical problem with the elevator trim tabTechnical problem with the trim tab on the microlight's elevator. Phase of flight: initial climb. Description of the event: Friday morning, 08:00 preparation for a short navigation flight of 01:30 maximum.… Three-axisTechnicalTake-off
  21. —undated Estimated dangerous proximityAfter radio contact, I begin the downwind leg. An aeroplane had also announced itself 600 foot above and I was closer. Suddenly the Piper passed very close, at the same altitude, making an impressive skid in… Three-axisVigilanceDuring a manoeuvre exercise
  22. 01APR 2026 Forgetting the pitot tube cover led to a zero airspeed reading during the…The instructor relied on the student, who had done the pre-flight inspection, and did not check that the pitot tube cover had been removed. When applying power, the airspeed indicator stayed at zero. With… Three-axisVigilanceTake-off
  23. 22MAR 2026 Disproportionate volume of NOTAMsWhile preparing a navigation flight of 60 nm, the instructor pilot finds no fewer than 56 different NOTAMs affecting this route, over a half-corridor of only 3 nm and a ceiling… Three-axisTechnical complexityDuring flight preparation
  24. 12MAR 2026 Unstabilised or non-compliant approachFlight with a passenger. On final, at an 800 m airfield, I realise that the wind has strengthened, especially the gusts.... The approach was unstable and I should have decided to go around,… Three-axisGiving upOn final
  25. 10MAR 2026 Penetration of a restricted areaFlying south; the AZBAs were active at the preparation stage; we decide to climb to 9000 ft to get over them; as the ceiling was dropping, we ask the Basel controller whether they were still active; he… Three-axisProceduresCruise
  26. 09MAR 2026 Engine problemExperience on the aircraft: 10 hours of training on the aircraft involved in the incident. 2. Aircraft type: Dynamic WT9 Club microlight. Gear: fixed gear. Instrumentation: analogue. Engine: • Engine… Three-axisTechnicalOn final
  27. 08MAR 2026 On-board system failure disrupting flight managementOn Sunday 7 March, on a flight from Sarreguemines (LFGU) planning a tour of the Vosges, the flight begins normally after complete preparation (NOTAMs consulted via Sofia, route plotted on… Three-axisTechnicalCruise
  28. 28FEB 2026 Estimated dangerous proximityCourseulles-sur-Mer LF1451. As the owner of a Eurofox, on the late afternoon of 28 February 2026 at about 17:00 local, with a colleague, both based at Caen Carpiquet aerodrome (LFRK), we were flying… Three-axisProcedures
  29. 24FEB 2026 Estimated dangerous proximityOn 24 February 2026 at about 5:30 pm, I made a standard join on runway 02 at LFHT Ambert-le-Poyet. The wind was almost nil with a slight component from the north. After an overhead pass… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  30. 28JAN 2026 Failure of communication between the pilot and the groundIn weather that is excellent for the season, a friend and I decide to make a local flight of about an hour. We take off from a controlled airfield at around 13 hours 45. Getting no response from the… Three-axisProceduresLanding
  31. 02JAN 2026 Engine problemAfter an outbound flight of about 15 km, in the middle of the return leg I hear a sharp noise and the engine stops. Given the noise I do not try to restart it and I land in a field. After landing I… ParamotorVigilanceCruise
  32. 26DEC 2025 Estimated dangerous proximityI undertake a flight from an aerodrome west of Paris to an aerodrome east of Chartres for a short stop. My route passes slightly west of the Epernon VOR, and during my descent… Three-axisVigilance
  33. 12NOV 2025 Overflight of the model aircraft areaOverflight of the model aircraft area after take-off ProceduresTake-off
  34. 12NOV 2025 Engine problemWith a student, we are back at LFLG (controlled airfield) after a local instruction flight. We are on downwind, number 3 to land. A high oil pressure alarm appears… Three-axisTechnical
  35. 02NOV 2025 Assembly anomalyAt the holding point, during the control surface travel check, the elevator jammed. Three-axisTechnicalAt parking
  36. 02NOV 2025 Unsuitable life jacketI have just checked and discovered that 2 of the 4 life jackets used in our microlight club for several years inflate automatically on contact with water. This is dangerous because it can… Three-axisTechnicalDuring flight preparation
  37. 30OCT 2025 After landing, braking unsuited to the condition of the grass runwayAfter landing 5 metres from the runway threshold the aircraft rolled 145 metres and the pilot braked to slow the microlight. Under braking, the aircraft skidded to the left before ending its run… Three-axisTechnicalLanding
  38. 18OCT 2025 Failure of communication between the pilot and the groundAerodrome in self-information; 6 aircraft are operating around the airfield: aeroplanes, gliders and microlights. Flying a microlight, on base I make sure the final is clear and take it, announcing myself. Another pilot is beside me.… Three-axisVigilanceOn finalFederation analysis
  39. 12OCT 2025 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceOn take-off after a touch & go, turning right onto the crosswind leg, climbing towards 1600ft QNH, circuit altitude. I notice on my left an aircraft of the type… Three-axisProceduresFederation analysis
  40. 11OCT 2025 Unusual attitudeEngine failure exercise after take-off. I try to turn back to land on the reciprocal runway, at about 450 feet above ground. I focus on the ground and lose sight of my airspeed, which drops sharply while I… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-offFederation analysis
  41. 19SEP 2025 Fire / smoke in flightInitial situation: returning from a local flight along the coast towards St Brieuc in CAVOK conditions (clear blue sky). 1h33 after take-off, 15 minutes from overhead the airfield, I change the attitude of… Three-axisTechnicalOn landingFederation analysis
  42. 18SEP 2025 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsThat day we made a long cross-country flight in the morning to an aerodrome nearly 400 km from our home aerodrome, then flew back in the afternoon. Each leg included a stop for… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruiseFederation analysis
  43. 18SEP 2025 Entering restricted airspaceTaking off from Haguenau LFSH runway 21 right. First turn at 1000ft above ground onto heading 300 towards Sarreguemines. Climbing to 3000ft over the commune of Merztviller. Exchange with Strasbourg SIV at… Three-axisProceduresIn cruiseFederation analysis
  44. 14SEP 2025 Passenger door open and folded back by the relative windIn a left turn, in a controlled descent at 188 km/h, I hear a loud "bang" and air immediately rushes into the cockpit. A glance to the right shows that the door is folded… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  45. 05SEP 2025 Suspected dangerous proximityBack at Oléron LFDP, no wind, I report at the start of the downwind leg 10 microlight like the previous ones, a second microlight reports behind me, then an aeroplane reports 5 minutes from the start of the downwind leg 28… Three-axisProceduresFederation analysis
  46. 16AUG 2025 Runway incursionOn 16 August 2025, I was giving a training flight with a student, doing circuits at Strasbourg Neuhof, LFGC, in a Tetra CS F JUXT. After taking off from 35, we turned onto the left-hand downwind… Three-axisProceduresOn landingFederation analysis
  47. 14AUG 2025 Event linked to conditions at the take-off siteHard landing caused by a strong downdraught gust due to trees along the edge of the short final approach path Three-axisWeatherOn landingFederation analysis
  48. 08AUG 2025 Nose wheel rim failure causing a runway excursion.During deceleration after landing the rim broke, causing the machine to tip over. Weight-shiftTechnicalRollout after landingFederation analysis
  49. 06AUG 2025 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementDuring a training flight, we tried to contact Cannes Tower but they told us they could not identify us. After an IDENT requested by the controller, he was still in… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  50. 01AUG 2025 Pilot door openingOn return from an introductory flight, the pilot door opens during landing. The pilot goes around, then once the flight is under control hands over to the instructor to close the door. Repeated sideslips in the… Three-axisVigilanceOn landingFederation analysis
  51. 22JUL 2025 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementLocal flight from LFME, transiting the LFTW CTR as far as SB and returning to LFME. VFR conditions (CAVOK); tanks checked and filled before the flight (35 l left tank + 35 l tank… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  52. 08JUL 2025 Communication failure between pilot and groundOn approach to LFIM, I made my calls, and again overhead the airfield. No reply, which surprised me, especially as I could see traffic in initial climb from which I had received no message… Three-axisProceduresOn finalFederation analysis
  53. 07JUL 2025 Unusual attitudeSeen from the right-hand seat: return-to-flying flight for an aeroplane pilot (300+ h as captain) on the club's 3-axis microlight. He had not flown this type (modern all-composite three-axis) for several years. I am… Three-axisFlight envelopeDuring manoeuvresFederation analysis
  54. 28JUN 2025 Communication failure between pilot and groundDuring the critical take-off phase of a two-microlight formation, one after the other, someone came on the frequency, said he was an AFIS officer and that it was forbidden to line up two aircraft on a runway.… Three-axisProceduresOn take-offFederation analysis
  55. 27JUN 2025 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceTransit through the Lourdes CTR after taking off from Tarbes-Laloubère (LFDT), squawking 7000 without making radio contact. Informed of the situation afterwards by the SIV when making contact… Three-axisProceduresIn cruiseFederation analysis
  56. 17JUN 2025 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementAbsent from the club for 3 weeks, a colleague and I decided to practise circuits. On arriving at the aerodrome the aircraft was parked outside; it had flown that morning. During the walk-round I… Three-axisVigilanceTaxiing before take-offFederation analysis
  57. 14JUN 2025 Unusual attitudeDuring take-off in high heat, I did not climb into the wind for long enough to gain speed and height. I turned left too early to rejoin the… GyroplaneVigilanceOn take-offFederation analysis
  58. 14JUN 2025 Entering restricted airspaceIn cruise on the way back from a cross-country, I decide to overfly an airfield I know well from visiting it regularly. No answer on 123.5, the airfield's VAC frequency. As I approach overhead I… Three-axisProceduresDuring manoeuvres
  59. 13JUN 2025 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryUsed to pushing the speed bar to gain airspeed, after a first flight in the trike where the air was smooth, I attempted a foot-launched take-off that only ended in… ParamotorFlight envelopeIn cruiseFederation analysis
  60. 10JUN 2025 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceFlight background: local flight from Le Versoud (LFLG) in a three-axis microlight with a passenger, on a tour of the Chartreuse. Good weather, well-prepared flight, and excellent knowledge of the… Three-axisProceduresOn take-offFederation analysis
  61. 09JUN 2025 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsClass 2 microlight (carrying passengers). Class 3 microlight (training with solo flight). Weather: calm wind, CAVOK, QNH 1022, 13°/11°). -07:30 supervised solo flight for 3 beginner pilots.. -The weight-shift microlight is parked at… Three-axisProceduresOn take-offFederation analysis
  62. 05JUN 2025 Failure to read a NOTAM restricting use of the destination airfield.Average weather over the Jura, all RTBA R45 active areas, trip between Strasbourg and Perouges. A 20 nm corridor is used for flight preparation to allow for a possible change of route. Airfield of… Three-axisVigilanceDuring flight preparationFederation analysis
  63. 26MAY 2025 Landing at an aerodrome closed from 14:00 to 24:00 by NOTAM for maintenanceReturning from LFBH, after studying the very numerous NOTAMs, AIP supplements, RTBA and weather, I flew the cross-country from LFBH to LFBK, my home aerodrome. Before take-off from LFBH, I took the… Three-axisProceduresOn landing
  64. 26MAY 2025 After starting the ALTO and checking the position…This Saturday 26/04/2025, after starting the engine and checking the flap positions, I applied power without having released the parking brake. The aircraft leapt forward, veering to the left; it… Three-axisProceduresAt the parking area
  65. 25MAY 2025 Poor roll controlInflating the wing and taxiing went very well. At the moment I decided to apply power to take off, the wing drifted sideways and took off, turning at a right angle. And then without… ParamotorAbandoning take-offOn take-offFederation analysis
  66. —undated Engine failure exercise at an aerodromeStabilised at best glide speed with a touchdown point identified on the runway, on very short final the aircraft sank and could not avoid a hard contact with the ground. Three-axisFlight envelopeOn landingFederation analysis
  67. 24MAY 2025 Suspected dangerous proximityThe event took place at a microlight strip using 2 runways (hard 07/25 and grass 18/36), circuit at 700ft above ground, with wind turbines right nearby reaching 345ft above ground, radio 125.335 as… Three-axisProceduresRollout after landingFederation analysis
  68. 23MAY 2025 Fuel level too low at the end of the flightCircumstances: return cross-country LFXU - LFPD with a stop for lunch at the aerodrome restaurant, 2 people on board, fine weather, light wind of about 10 kt from the NE. Problem: back at the hangar,… Three-axisVigilanceOn landingFederation analysis
  69. 14MAY 2025 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsWhile on final, I suppose I flared a little high and the aircraft stalled. At the start of final, my speed was between 90 and 100 km/h Three-axisFlight envelopeOn landingFederation analysis
  70. 29APR 2025 Nose wheel fork brokeAfter about 10 metres of taxiing from the parking area at Sarrebourg aerodrome (LFGT), the front fork of the Guépy Club broke, as did the propeller. Three-axisTechnicalTaxiing before take-off
  71. 08APR 2025 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryIn the middle of the afternoon we met major visibility problems, down to 1800 ft, caused by whirlwinds of pollen rising from the ground and then dispersing into the atmosphere. We were at… Three-axisWeatherIn cruise
  72. 07APR 2025 Unusual attitudeLFDP Weather: CAVOK, 140/5KT, 18°/12°, QNH 1018. Altitude 3000 ft QNH. Radio contact with La Rochelle Info, squawk 7030. Crew (return to flying): owner-pilot in the left seat, 4500 flying hours,,… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  73. 07APR 2025 NOTAM error?On 7 April, I set out on a cross-country Cambrai, Le Tréport, Cambrai, with a stop at Le Tréport. A NOTAM said that Le Tréport aerodrome (LFAE) was closed on 9 April. I hear on Lille Info that a… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  74. 06APR 2025 Engine problemRANS COYOTE II microlight (1994) fitted with a ROTAX 582 engine of 65 hp. After the pre-flight inspection, departure with one passenger for a local flight. There was an east-north-east wind (66°) of 20 km/h. Take-off at… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  75. 12MAR 2025 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceFlight from LFAC (Calais) to LFAK (Dunkirk), initially just to overfly the LFAK runway and then return to LFAC. On approach to LFAK, I decided at the last minute to change my… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  76. 02MAR 2025 Entering restricted airspaceDuring a visual navigation training flight to a village near a TMA, the pilot probably crossed the TMA. Weather was fine, confirmed by Aéroweb, but the ceiling was too low… HelicopterVigilanceDuring manoeuvres
  77. 14FEB 2025 Engine problemLocation: Val de Reuil (LF2753). The aim was a cross-country flight from Val de Reuil to Dieppe as part of the training of one of the club's students. Temperature about 5 degrees, visibility 5 km with… Weight-shiftTechnicalOn take-off
  78. 31JAN 2025 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryBack from a local flight, after joining the circuit for runway 30 at Aire sur l'Adour, I prepare the aircraft, an A22, for landing. When reducing power the… Three-axisTechnicalOn final
  79. 12JAN 2025 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementDuring a local flight from Aire sur l'Adour LFDA, I followed the A65 motorway south towards the west of Pau. At the end of the initial climb, I contacted SIV Pyrénées Info without… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  80. 21DEC 2024 During a training landing, the student flared too late and…During a circuit training session, the student flared too late. The instructor was slow to take over the controls. After landing, the post-flight inspection revealed a deformation of the… Three-axisTechnical skillOn landing
  81. 06DEC 2024 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryHolder of a CPL(H) with 200 flying hours, a glider pilot licence with 500 hours and about 50 hours of microlight flying on three-axis, I am sharing here a memorable experience during a cross-country in… Three-axisWeatherIn cruise
  82. 11NOV 2024 Cockpit checkSometimes your checks do not guarantee everything. This afternoon I was faced with several textbook cases. It all ended well, but the beginning of the story, which was responsible for the whole… Three-axisVigilanceAt the parking area
  83. 23OCT 2024 Engine problemEngine failure on a local flight: ten minutes after the initial climb, at 1300ft (QFE), the engine suddenly slowed with no warning, then stopped completely after a… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  84. 20OCT 2024 Converging flight paths on a constant bearing between 2 microlights leading to a…3 machines near the aerodrome: Philippe, three-axis, 2 people on board, returning from a local flight; Claude, weight-shift, 2 people on board, circuits; Didier, three-axis, training, circuits; particularity of the aerodrome;… Three-axisProcedures
  85. 04OCT 2024 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceUnintentional penetration of 6 minutes into the 3 Paris Class A TMA. Entering the Paris TMA3 was not deliberate; this TMA lies just north of Etampes Mondésir aerodrome. A few minutes… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  86. 15SEP 2024 Suspected dangerous proximityCLOSE ENCOUNTER IN CRUISE DESPITE SIV CONTACT AND GOOD VISIBILITY (13:45 UTC). On a cross-country, I passed an aircraft at close range (vertical separation of about 150 ft and 30 m horizontally). I… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  87. 15SEP 2024 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementOn a flight back to our microlight airfield, we suffered an electrical failure. It was a weight-shift microlight with two people on board; the nature of the failure has not yet been checked because… Weight-shiftTechnicalIn cruise
  88. 14SEP 2024 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryMicrolight took off carrying fog Three-axisWeatherOn take-off
  89. 30AUG 2024 Engine problemDuring a trip between Chambley and the Po delta in Italy along the Mediterranean coast, after more than 9 hours of flight and 8 min from our final destination, the engine suddenly stopped when we were at 1000… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  90. 08AUG 2024 Entering restricted airspaceFollowing bad weather, cloud over a ridge to be crossed, a change to the planned route (which carefully avoided a P zone) initially led me to a change. Choose a passage… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  91. 27JUL 2024 Communication failure between pilot and groundWhile overflying a restricted zone I made a mistake in my flight level. I passed far too low overhead the airfield and so entered this zone. Another aircraft was using… ParamotorProceduresIn cruise
  92. 29JUN 2024 Suspected dangerous proximityOn short final 12 at LF7854, I found myself head-on with a DR400 going around on 30. I was on 125.335 and had reported on downwind, base and final. The DR400 was not on… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  93. 11JUN 2024 Communication failure between pilot and groundI was on final at a controlled aerodrome in rather turbulent air; my aim was to do a touch-and-go to practise landing in preparation for a solo in a tow-plane. On short final the tower gave me the… Three-axisVigilanceOn final
  94. 11JUN 2024 Communication failure between pilot and groundI was in the circuit when the tower told me I was number 2 and to call again on final. The weather that day was rather poor at the airfield, with a lot of turbulence that could make… Three-axisVigilanceOn landing
  95. 24MAY 2024 Pre-flightDuring the pre-flight inspection with my student, we noticed that the oil cap was missing. After searching, we found it at the bottom, wedged between the engine block and the engine cowling. Despite the circulation of… Three-axisProceduresDuring flight preparation
  96. 03MAY 2024 Collision with a power line then with the groundThe flight took place on Friday 3 May 2024, departing from Montaigu LFFW. We had arranged to meet Jean-Pascal at 5 pm for a familiarisation flight on the 85-AWD, newly acquired by the club. The… Three-axisProceduresDuring manoeuvresFederation analysis
  97. 01MAY 2024 Engine problemClimbing at 4000ft the fuel pressure dropped from 3.1 psi to 0 in less than 3 seconds. The engine stopped quickly, even with the 2 fuel pumps ON. In contact with Strasbourg Info, a… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  98. 26APR 2024 Trim control brokenAfter take-off, as we turned onto the crosswind leg, my student told me he had lost control of the aircraft. The microlight was vibrating all over, especially the stick, which was moving back and forth quite… Three-axisTechnical
  99. 19APR 2024 Back of the power curveThe club where I instruct received a new aircraft (Nynja). It was decided to do familiarisation flights before authorising pilots to fly this machine. On 19/04/2024, around 10:00 local,… Three-axisFlight envelopeDuring manoeuvres
  100. 19APR 2024 Microlight accidentOn return from the flight I passed overhead the airfield and joined downwind 33, 1 notch of flap. On base 2th notch and final speed 80-90 km/h. I was disturbed by a downdraught, I applied a little… Three-axisFlight envelopeOn landing
  101. 06APR 2024 Engine problemConstantly rising oil temperature. At around 114 degrees Celsius, fuel pressure dropped, followed by a loss of engine power with fluctuating engine speed. Vapour lock suspected. Starting… Three-axisTechnical skillOn take-off
  102. 05APR 2024 Engine problemFirst flight of the day, after take-off, level flight for an "engine rattle" circuit, power reduced and engine-failure landing procedure applied. Landed without difficulty on the runway in… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-offFederation analysis
  103. 26MAR 2024 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryI flew a cross-country from Sarrebourg (LFGT) to Haguenau (LFSH) on Tuesday 26 March at 14:19. Weather conditions were OK despite a low-pressure situation. After transiting at 3500ft then 2500 ft I… Three-axisTechnicalOn final
  104. 22MAR 2024 Runway incursion by a vehicle (van)After one hour and 13 minutes of flight and two circuits, I turn onto final for a full-stop landing at Sarrebourg Buhl aerodrome (LFGT). On short final, I see a vehicle that… Three-axisVigilanceOn landing
  105. 14MAR 2024 Suspected dangerous proximityFlying circuits with a student. On downwind, a DR400 reports arriving from Gap at 2000ft with no other information. The instructor reports in the middle of the downwind leg, two minutes after… Three-axisVigilanceOn landing
  106. 17FEB 2024 Managing flight time and allowing for aeronautical nightWithin the club we decide to join a friend at his microlight strip, 1h20 flying time away, aiming to arrive at a "reasonable" time for lunch. 4 microlights scheduled for the outing (3 three-axis, 1… Three-axisVigilanceFederation analysis
  107. 12JAN 2024 Imperfect pre-flight inspection due to lack of concentrationIntroductory flight for a former Royal Air Force helicopter pilot: dialogue in English during the "aeroplane pre-flight": airframe, cockpit with on-board equipment and evacuation, thorough engine inspection… Three-axisVigilanceDuring flight preparation
  108. 11JAN 2024 Loss of brakes on landingCAVOK THIS THURSDAY, TEMP +3° FROZEN GRASS RUNWAY WIND FROM 020 15-20 KT. OFF FOR A CIRCUIT WHERE 2 I TAKE OFF AFTER A RUN-UP DONE ON THE BRAKES AS NORMAL. RUNWAY 07 OR 35? SEEING THE WINDSOCK… Three-axisTechnical skillOn final
  109. 05JAN 2024 Event related to aircraft maintenanceOn 5/01/2024 just after 15 GMT, following starting problems with my weight-shift microlight, I had taken it out of the hangar and positioned it outside in front of the door, nose pointing towards the hangar. The… Weight-shiftVigilanceDuring flight preparationFederation analysis
  110. 29NOV 2023 Engine problemOn the way back from a cross-country, I had an electrical failure in flight. The voltmeter showed a voltage drop to 8V, signalling a serious problem, given that my fuel-injected engine depends on… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  111. 16NOV 2023 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsOn a properly stabilised final approach, I try in vain to select the third notch of flap. I decide to use both hands, momentarily looking down at it. When I look up again,… Three-axisTechnical skillOn final
  112. 22OCT 2023 Pilot physical / medical incapacity - fatigueFor my first flight as a certificated weight-shift pilot, I decide to go and see a tourist attraction more than an hour's flight away. The weather that Sunday morning was perfect, no wind,… Weight-shiftPhysiologicalIn cruise
  113. 09OCT 2023 Fire / smoke in flightPre-flight OK. On starting, the LiPo battery and the wiring harness caught fire. Adventure Tiger 160 Xrace aircraft. No fuse, harness in contact with the fuel hoses. Federation note… ParamotorTechnicalDuring flight preparationFederation analysis
  114. 04OCT 2023 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementFlight in an FK14 Polaris microlight. All times are UTC. The local QNH was 1026 (LFNC). All altitudes are AMSL. Take-off at 08:11:00 from LFNC runway 16, initial climb on the centreline up to 500 ft AGL… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  115. 26SEP 2023 Bird strikeOn a local flight with my father, who was coming to see my machine, a 100 hp Savannah, we contacted the AFIS to ask for a long final 03 which took us past the houses of Tomblaine on final… Three-axisVigilanceRollout after landing
  116. —undated Communication failure between pilot and groundIn the circuit, on final on the 4th circuit, after being told we were number one, while we were having radio dropouts with an alternator failing randomly on the student's side, we touched down without… Three-axisVigilanceOn landing
  117. —undated Engine problemEngine failure after sudden loss of power in flight at 1200 feet QNH at 19:30 (sunset 19:47), returning from a local flight, 8 minutes from base. Identified a field suitable for a "cow field" landing then… Weight-shiftVigilanceIn cruise
  118. 09SEP 2023 Fire / smoke in flightOn 9 September 2023, around 19:00, I take off with my paramotor (Adventure Eole 135Mg with 107 h of flight, serviced as normal according to the manufacturer's schedule, and a Crossfire19 wing with 30 h of flight) from… ParamotorTechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  119. 07SEP 2023 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryGTBI weight-shift, Ixess13 wing, 582 Rotax engine. Flight conditions: temperature 34° and not a breath of air. I make an absolutely calm and serene approach behind another weight-shift that landed 4… Weight-shiftVigilanceOn final
  120. 02SEP 2023 Entering restricted airspaceZONE P19: I was on a local leisure flight in an Ekolot JK-05 three-axis, when suddenly I realised I was about to enter the P zone and by the time I reacted it was too late. Despite my… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruiseFederation analysis
  121. 02SEP 2023 Entering restricted airspaceZONE P 19 Entry: I was on a local leisure flight when suddenly I realised I was about to enter the P zone and by the time I reacted it was too late. Despite my 90° turn that I… Three-axisFlight envelopeIn cruise
  122. 22AUG 2023 Engine problemAleu, end of the flying day. The fuel level is low but above the strainer pick-ups. Take-off for the return. Shortly after take-off, climbing at full power, the engine speed drops and stabilises at… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-offFederation analysis
  123. 17AUG 2023 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryTake-off from an aerodrome at the foot of the Pyrenees towards Toreilles with visibility reduced by a lot of cloud. I reach 2400ft QNH and am shaken about a lot for ten minutes, flying through the… Three-axisAbandoning the flightIn cruiseFederation analysis
  124. 16AUG 2023 Human factorIn the WT Dynamic microlight tug, during the climb, approaching a cumulus from below, I rocked the wings (the conventional signal asking the glider to release the cable immediately) while… Three-axisVigilance
  125. 15AUG 2023 Event related to aircraft maintenanceAfter a local flight in my WT9 Dynamic I landed perfectly normally on a grass runway at an aerodrome in the far north-east of France; once on the ground I braked to come to… Three-axisTechnicalRollout after landingFederation analysis
  126. 12AUG 2023 Inadvertent canopy openingAfter take-off and the acceleration level-off, I gently pull on the stick to start a gentle climb at 600' vario, 5200 rpm. A few seconds later the canopy tilts dangerously forward. I… Three-axisVigilanceOn take-offFederation analysis
  127. 12AUG 2023 Engine problemMy REX event is a while ago. But perhaps there is a lesson in it for some. I am flying my single-seat Weedhopper that I built myself. Already 15 h on it and I still have the right… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  128. 24JUL 2023 Unusual attitudeDuring training, after a correctly executed "touch and go" at the La Ramière microlight strip (LF8153), I ask the student if he wants to repeat the exercise. After a downwind leg on runway 28 and a left-hand circuit… ProceduresOn landing
  129. 25JUN 2023 Unusual attitudeAfter 3/4 of an hour of local flight: joining downwind, base leg, then final. Estimating the landing would be a little long: I chose to swap hands to take the other throttle lever, more sensitive… Three-axisProceduresOn landingFederation analysis
  130. 11JUN 2023 Gust on take-offClub d'Aviation Légère de Haute Normandie. REX of 11/06/23 Val de Reuil LF2753 - Private aerodrome open to microlights. Aircraft: AEROSERVICES Guépy Club fitted with a Rotax 582 blue-head engine. Weight at… Three-axisWeatherOn take-off
  131. 27MAY 2023 Engine problemTake-off on 26 (favourable slope and surroundings) in almost no wind. I switched off the electric pump and retracted the flaps at about 350ft (as usual); total loss of engine power in initial climb… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  132. —undated Communication failure between pilot and groundCruise flight from Maubeuge to Nantes; abeam Péronne I descend to 3500ft. Approaching the Beauvais TMA, I call approach and ask for clearance to cross their TMA and CTR via N… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruiseFederation analysis
  133. 01MAY 2023 Propeller blade protective reinforcement torn offOn take-off, grass runway 25, during the acceleration level-off, a vibration is noticed. At first I think of the wheel still turning, but the vibration is quite pronounced and continues. I… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  134. 21APR 2023 Near accident linked to applying an inappropriate external procedureTaxiing to the end of the runway to line up for take-off. Radio call on 125.335 given that the R95 zone in which the strip is located had been inactive since the start of the afternoon. Head-on… GyroplaneProceduresTaxiing before take-off
  135. 16APR 2023 Unusual attitudeDeparting from a private microlight strip (LASSAY LES CHATEAUX) where we had arranged to meet a group of other pilots and were warmly welcomed by the owner of the strip... but it is… Three-axisProceduresOn take-offFederation analysis
  136. 16APR 2023 Engine problemOn a local flight 3 nautical miles from the aerodrome in a microlight motor-glider, I climb to a ceiling of 2500 feet and switch off the engine following the checklist procedure. I do gliding manoeuvres for 3 minutes… Three-axisTechnicalDuring manoeuvres
  137. 23MAR 2023 Unusual attitudeI had a flight control problem with the P92 during a training flight with a student pilot. After take-off from runway 27, the P92 passes 500 ft AGL, I tell the student pilot… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-offFederation analysis
  138. 22MAR 2023 Unusual attitudeAfter several touch and goes at a nearby grass airfield, we returned to our own hard-surface runway. The landings at Pons had gone very well, with good speed on final and a… Three-axisVigilanceOn landing
  139. 05MAR 2023 Runway incursion12:00. Returning from a local flight over the Vercors with a passenger on her first flight, I made my overhead call at 2000 ft QNH. 12:01. On the radio I am told… Three-axisProceduresOn finalFederation analysis
  140. 18FEB 2023 Stall at low heightDuring a training flight with my student, in a level-flight phase along the runway and following turbulence, we stalled and hit the runway. No injuries but the nose wheel and steering control of the… Weight-shiftVigilanceDuring manoeuvres
  141. 14FEB 2023 Engine problemThe aim of this flight was to fly and reach an altitude of 10,000ft. I navigated for 1 hour climbing in steps to stay below the Lyon TMA, and reached the end of the zones at an altitude… ParamotorTechnical skillIn cruise
  142. 12FEB 2023 Event related to aircraft maintenanceJust after take-off, at about 150 metres above ground, there is an enormous engine noise. I immediately understand it is serious. Given the noise and the absence of abnormal vibration, I think I have lost the… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-offFederation analysis
  143. 04FEB 2023 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryCruising at 4200ft, IAS ~140 km/h, strong northerly mistral wind at 40kt, heading 220°, passing the Rocher de la Baume abeam Sisteron town, I met severe and treacherous wind shear (turbulence). Noise of… Three-axisWeatherIn cruiseFederation analysis
  144. 30JAN 2023 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-country10:00 departure from St Girons, sky clear over the mountains, the plain completely overcast. An instructor on site tells me to beware of these icing clouds, which you must either stay well below or… Three-axisWeatherIn cruiseFederation analysis
  145. 20JAN 2023 Runway incursionAfter an aircraft touched down on runway 09, I announce "Saint Omer F-FW at holding point alpha, entering runway 09 for take-off". As I was rolling along the runway, I spotted an aeroplane at the last… Three-axisVigilanceTaxiing before take-offFederation analysis
  146. 18JAN 2023 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryDeparture under blue sky and sun, return under cloud cover, ceiling estimated 2500-3000ft, visibility estimated 8 km, light showers, very localised and small in extent. Light precipitation encountered… Three-axisWeatherOn finalFederation analysis
  147. 17DEC 2022 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsWe plan a flight with a pilot who is aware of his poor health and ageing (relative, in my opinion). We have often flown together. He is a friend. He wants to always fly accompanied.… Three-axisProceduresDuring flight preparationFederation analysis
  148. 08DEC 2022 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryAfter diverting into a field because of weather blocked by stratus, I had to wait 2 days before recovering my aircraft. The aircraft was covered in a layer of frost and I spent a lot of… Three-axisVigilanceOn take-offFederation analysis
  149. 08DEC 2022 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryAfter diverting into a field because of weather deterioration due to stratus, I had to wait 2 days before recovering my aircraft. The aircraft was covered in a layer of frost and I spent a lot… Three-axisProceduresOn take-offFederation analysis
  150. 24NOV 2022 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsOn take-off from the grass runway, after lightening the nose wheel I feel a jolt; speed is too high to abort the take-off. Believing I had hit an obstacle on the runway, the aircraft… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-offFederation analysis
  151. 12NOV 2022 Event related to aircraft maintenanceDuring an instruction exercise with reduced engine power (Rotax) on a runway starting behind a line of trees, the engine, idling, choked on short final. Fortunately, the flight path allowed a… Three-axisProceduresOn landing
  152. 11NOV 2022 Event related to aircraft maintenanceTaxiing to the parking area after a one-hour flight, the throttle control linkage screw located between the pilot's legs (Ikarus C42C) broke. The engine then gradually picked up revs… Three-axisTechnical skillRollout after landingFederation analysis
  153. 02SEP 2022 Suspected dangerous proximityBlois during MULM 2022, taxiing on the taxiway parallel to the runway, we see a 3-axis microlight on short final facing us, lined up to land on the taxiway. We moved aside, heading towards… Three-axisProceduresTaxiing before take-offFederation analysis
  154. 29AUG 2022 Nose gear bungee cords brokeDate of event: 24/08/2022 time: 18:45 Weather: CAVOK - calm wind - temperature 26° Crew: 1 licensed pilot - 1 instructor flight: triangular cross-country LFGN - LFGM (touch-and-go) - LFQF - LFGN. INCIDENT: The… Three-axisTechnicalTaxiing before take-offFederation analysis
  155. 21AUG 2022 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryA short REX. Hello, my name is Stéphane and I fly paramotors in the Loir valley in Loir-et-Cher. This morning, around 8:15, I take off with no easterly wind on the ground, 5-10 km/h forecast for the morning, a… ParamotorWeatherIn cruiseFederation analysis
  156. 11AUG 2022 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryTraining flight carried out during the period when forest fires resumed in Gironde before mid-August 2022. A layer of smoke covers the airfield, at an obviously low height, with a ceiling that is hard to… Three-axisWeatherDuring manoeuvresFederation analysis
  157. 09AUG 2022 Engine problemVibrations and loss of revs in initial climb in a microlight. I was flying with my students in the JBAG and we went to LFJI because the wind was more "in line" with runway 04 than at Royan. On the second circuit, with… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  158. 31JUL 2022 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryDo not confuse mist with smoke! - Sunday 31 July 2022, in the morning. Flight preparation from 9:00. Fog on the airfield, gradually lifting. At 10:00 visibility is good, but there remains some… Three-axisWeatherFederation analysis
  159. 26JUL 2022 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsOn return from a solo flight supervised by my instructor, I clean the aircraft. I notice red marks on the front and rear left wheel fairings. I also notice a dent in the edge… Three-axisVigilanceDuring manoeuvresFederation analysis
  160. 23JUL 2022 Communication failure between pilot and groundReturning from a local flight south of Dreux in an Ikarus C42 three-axis, on approach to report overhead 2 minutes from the airfield, an aeroplane pilot informs the area that a paramotor is wandering around on the runway.… Three-axisVigilanceFederation analysis
  161. 21JUL 2022 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsLong final. No warning that the landing gear was not extended Three-axisProceduresOn landingFederation analysis
  162. 14JUL 2022 Suspected dangerous proximitymy instructor has me do an autorotation exercise on the aeroplane runway even though there is a microlight runway and a helicopter runway. At the moment we are dropping at high speed an aeroplane passes just below us at about 30 m. The… HelicopterOn landingFederation analysis
  163. 11JUL 2022 Communication failure between pilot and groundflying from the south-west to Loire-Atlantique, I noticed that microlight strips had adopted their own radio frequency 123.55 and as a result did not answer on the 123.5 intended for uncontrolled airfields… ProceduresOn landingFederation analysis
  164. —undated Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryFollowing a change in wind direction and strength and a poor choice of runway (02 for wind at 270 between 13 and 18 knots), vertical contact with the runway. Bounce, then go-around and circuit.… Three-axisWeatherOn landing
  165. 26JUN 2022 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceAt an airfield where radio is mandatory (notably because of the helicopter providing public transport) and on a parachute-drop day (overhead the airfield prohibited), I see a group of paramotors… VigilanceDuring manoeuvresFederation analysis
  166. —undated Communication failure between pilot and groundI regularly fly a friend's Aeroprakt A32, fitted with a lithium battery. After 2 years and about 300 hours, we had a total electrical failure in flight (no more radio, transponder, rev counter,… Three-axisProceduresIn cruiseFederation analysis
  167. 11MAY 2022 Aircraft control on landing11 May 2022. Wind from 230° 13kt CAVOK. I decide to set off on a local flight with a family member as passenger. Les Mureaux airfield has two runways side by side, the 28 right is… Three-axisVigilanceOn landingFederation analysis
  168. 03MAY 2022 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsDuring the pre-flight, which is set out in the flight manual, someone from outside the club came to distract me with questions about possible introductory flights and the categories of aircraft present in… GyroplaneTechnical skillTaxiing before take-offFederation analysis
  169. 23APR 2022 Communication failure between pilot and groundI am with my instructor at the microlight parking area for a local flight, checklist in progress. Radio and transponder ON. Checking the frequency and then, surprise: the displayed frequency is 118.500 instead of 118.250. Three-axisVigilanceDuring flight preparationFederation analysis
  170. 15APR 2022 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsA rather heavily built trainee tells the instructors his weight: 100 kg… He is flown on 2 gliders after checking compatibility with the maximum weight limits per seat. He is also flown in… Three-axisVigilanceDuring flight preparationFederation analysis
  171. 27MAR 2022 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsOn 27 March 2022 at around 14 o'clock, after prior agreement and flight preparation, two club pilots decided to make a trip in the Eurostar to Périgueux aerodrome… Three-axisVigilanceFederation analysis
  172. 27FEB 2022 Event related to aircraft maintenanceWhile taxiing, the (small-diameter) bolt connecting the gear leg and the movable nose wheel fork broke; this bolt passes through the middle of the spring acting as a shock absorber between the fork and the gear leg.… Three-axisTechnicalTaxiing before take-offFederation analysis
  173. 23FEB 2022 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryThe facts: The windsock leads me to take runway 16. On this bright sunny morning, I know the sun will be in my face. I have my peaked cap, my sunglasses, the runway is… Three-axisWeatherOn take-offFederation analysis
  174. 19FEB 2022 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsOn a short cross-country flight to 2 other nearby microlight airfields (15 min flying time), while a slight disturbance from a passing shower caused some turbulence, the pilot door of the SG… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  175. 13FEB 2022 Landing on a closed runwayWith a passenger on board, I decide to land at a private airfield that I know well and where I have permission to land. It is a private aviation field but any member of my club… Three-axisProcedures
  176. 05FEB 2022 Event linked to conditions at the take-off siteThe event occurred during a leisure flight with one of my friends from the microlight club (himself a weight-shift pilot and three-axis student). After a pre-flight inspection that showed nothing abnormal, I started… Three-axisTechnical skillOn take-offFederation analysis
  177. 29JAN 2022 Unusual attitudeOn final on 30, close to the ground, aiming for the touchdown point, the wing suddenly pitched down. Weight-shiftFlight envelopeOn finalFederation analysis
  178. 14JAN 2022 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsShort local flight with a friend as passenger who is a weight-shift pilot. No wind. Overhead DONCOURT. As at Chambley the preferred runway is 23; looking at the DONCOURT VAC chart (which I… Three-axisProceduresFederation analysis
  179. 07DEC 2021 Event linked to conditions at the take-off sitePassing overhead the Col du Bacchus altisurface, I decide to make a reconnaissance pass with a view to possibly landing there. The air is calm, but the strip is lightly covered in snow. I landed there… Three-axisAbandoning the flightRollout after landingFederation analysis
  180. 24NOV 2021 Aircraft arriving without radio at circuit height, in transit.I am on the last turn to join final, I glance at the opposite side of the runway and see an aeroplane at the same height as the circuit. My instructor asks it about… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  181. 30OCT 2021 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsROTAX 912 engine, oil level too high in the oil tank after turning the engine over. 1 to 1.5 cm above the maximum. Three-axisTechnicalIn the hangarFederation analysis
  182. 09OCT 2021 Runway incursionREX from a paraglider pilot with a weight-shift microlight: RUNWAY INCURSION BY AIRCRAFT 2 WHILE AIRCRAFT 1 IS STARTING ITS TAKE-OFF ROLL. I am in front of the hangar waiting for my next passengers, engine… Weight-shiftVigilanceTaxiing before take-offFederation analysis
  183. 09OCT 2021 Flight paths in the circuitOn 9 October 2021, flying circuits in a Skyranger with a pilot friend, we flew right-hand circuits while an aeroplane was flying left-hand. We were due to leave on a local flight… Three-axisVigilance
  184. 06SEP 2021 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsIn perfect, windless weather for circuits, on my first landing with a touchdown at 1/3 of the runway, despite braking and fully reducing the engine, my microlight kept sliding along the… Weight-shiftFlight envelopeOn landing
  185. 04SEP 2021 Suspected dangerous proximityBeautiful weather, visibility >50 km, arriving overhead a microlight strip to land, at about 1000ft above ground, 500ft above the published circuit for the strip. I had sent an arrival message overhead… Three-axisVigilanceOn landingFederation analysis
  186. 13AUG 2021 Runway incursionafter a local flight, I join the circuit on downwind, then report base and finally final. A few seconds later, an aeroplane parked on the apron announces it is taxiing to the holding point… Three-axisProceduresOn landing
  187. 12AUG 2021 Engine problemPPL pilot since 2005 and three-axis microlight pilot since 2013 / 600 DHV / 1'155 landings / mountain training. I fly regularly throughout the year and am rather cautious by nature (careful preparation of… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-offFederation analysis
  188. 11AUG 2021 Unusual attitudeKoumac / runway oriented 24/06 / fine weather / strong crosswind / While landing on runway 24 at Koumac, in the deceleration level-off phase, a gust of wind lifted, … Three-axisFlight envelopeOn landingFederation analysis
  189. 09AUG 2021 Suspected dangerous proximityback from a local flight, I report on downwind for a full-stop landing. I am in the circuit on the north side, the side shown on the VAC chart. Another aircraft immediately reports at the start of downwind. I did not… GyroplaneProceduresOn final
  190. 03AUG 2021 Suspected dangerous proximityA "visiting" aircraft from a neighbouring club arrived for an approach and reconnaissance of the airfield at a height below the 500 ft required above the circuit, crossing the runway centreline on the… Three-axisProceduresOn take-offFederation analysis
  191. 01AUG 2021 Tyre burst at the end of the rolloutReturning from a cross-country, on a narrow (6 m) hard runway with no overrun area, bordered by water on each side, 10/12kt laminar crosswind. Final: on the glide path/lined up, appropriate approach speed and drift correction (stick into… Three-axisVigilanceRollout after landing
  192. 30JUL 2021 Runway incursionA small vehicle for towing a glider crossed the runway while I was on short final Three-axisProceduresOn landingFederation analysis
  193. 23JUL 2021 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementOn final approach with 2 notches of flap, during the go-around, the flaps retracted abruptly. The aircraft stalled, swerving violently to the right. The wheel… Three-axisTechnicalOn landing
  194. 20JUL 2021 Entering restricted airspaceOverflight of a prohibited residential area after departure from the aerodrome. I turned left too early, absorbed by watching outside for potential arriving traffic and avoiding a bird hazard. Three-axisVigilanceFederation analysis
  195. 18JUL 2021 Communication failure between pilot and groundAfter 20 minutes of flight, I left the frequency of the controlled zone I had just crossed and contacted the approach (APP) of the next zone, which I was due to cross in 10 minutes. I received the… Three-axisProceduresIn cruiseFederation analysis
  196. 11JUL 2021 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementFirst training flight with my instructor this Sunday 11/07/2021, the air conditions are good, the pre-flight shows nothing abnormal. I know the aircraft, it is well maintained… Three-axisTechnicalDuring manoeuvresFederation analysis
  197. 08JUN 2021 Engine problemAround 18:00, the SkyRanger microlight was refuelled. Around 19:45, when nobody had flown in the meantime, I carry out the pre-flight during which I notice no problem. The weather is "CAVOK". I carry out a… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-offFederation analysis
  198. —undated Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryThe flight was made on the return, diagonally south-west to north-east, with an aircraft I had just bought. I had carefully studied the weather in the preceding days; the outbound flight with another aircraft… WeatherIn cruiseFederation analysis
  199. 01JUN 2021 Refuelling during a return flightMaking a return flight between Saint Junien and Dijon Darois (190Nm x 2), I notice on arrival at LFGI that the Eurostar's gauge shows 3/4 full, i.e. 51 litres (manufacturer's data). The aircraft being fitted… Three-axisAt the parking areaFederation analysis
  200. 24APR 2021 Runway incursion"It was Saturday 24 April at around 18 o'clock at the Paray le Monial flying club parking area, while I was on board my Pioneer 200 microlight registered 71OT, in which I was preparing to make a… Three-axisAt the parking areaFederation analysis
  201. 22APR 2021 Entering restricted airspaceLeisure / photography flight from LFON back to LFON with no stops. Under SIV Paris and Chevreuse control. In the La Ferté Alais / Brétigny area, the controller tells me I am heading towards a zone… Three-axisFlight envelopeDuring manoeuvresFederation analysis
  202. 16APR 2021 Event related to aircraft maintenanceI recently qualified as a three-axis microlight pilot and I fly regularly with my instructor to improve my handling, navigation and radio work. The microlight I fly was recently repaired at the level of the exhaust… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  203. 16APR 2021 Loss of part of the exhaustDuring cruise flight, the engine noise became louder and exhaust gases could be smelt in the cabin, yet no explosion or shock had been perceived. Even so,… TechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  204. 02MAR 2021 Runway excursionOn applying power, the aircraft veers left and the pilot cannot control its path Three-axisFlight envelopeFederation analysis
  205. 24FEB 2021 Event related to aircraft maintenancePre-flight test, starting the power unit on the ground ParamotorProceduresDuring flight preparationFederation analysis
  206. 17FEB 2021 Suspected dangerous proximityToday's lesson was landings on a grass runway.. the field chosen, having discussed it that very morning with a colleague, was wet in places but usable... The join is made by… Three-axisVigilanceOn finalFederation analysis
  207. 10FEB 2021 Engine problemLocation of the incident: LANNION Aircraft: Guépy. I set off for a flight with a friend; after a briefing we are both settled in, ready to leave for her first flight in a light aircraft (she is a little nervous). The… Three-axisTechnical
  208. 11JAN 2021 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsYesterday, a paramotor friend took off for a short winter flight. Two minutes after take-off, the engine stalled suddenly! The pilot managed to return directly to the field and landed normally,… ParamotorTechnicalOn take-offFederation analysis
  209. 08JAN 2021 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceDuring a local flight lasting about one hour in total, with a radio that was not working very well, I was listening to the SIV but not transmitting, with the Mode S transponder active. I was receiving very poorly since… Three-axisProceduresIn cruiseFederation analysis
  210. 31DEC 2020 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryCircuits. Setting sun facing the tower and on downwind. Busy circuit (6 aircraft). Almost no wind. At 15 H 58 UTC, the helicopter returning from a local flight joins at the start of downwind. It… Three-axisProceduresOn finalFederation analysis
  211. 28NOV 2020 Event linked to conditions at the take-off siteFOLLOWING A MICROLIGHT PROPELLER STRIKE THE DAY BEFORE AT THE TRANSITION FROM THE HARD TAXIWAY TO THE GRASS TAXIWAY, THE MANAGER FILLED THE HOLE WITH EARTH; HE MARKED THIS BY PLACING 3 SMALL STAKES WITH TAPE. AT… Three-axisAbandoning the flightTaxiing before take-offFederation analysis
  212. 03NOV 2020 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsWhen I arrive at 10:00 the aircraft is in the hangar, which surprises me as it was supposed to fly from 8:00 to 10:00. I open the hangar doors and check the aircraft, fuel first. There is… Three-axisVigilanceFederation analysis
  213. 21OCT 2020 Fuel contaminated by waterAfter a few weeks parked outside, the engine started without difficulty. After about 3 minutes, the engine suddenly stopped and could not be restarted. After draining… Three-axisTechnicalAt the parking areaFederation analysis
  214. 16OCT 2020 Event related to aircraft maintenanceAfter buying a second-hand microlight I carried out a detailed maintenance inspection as a favour to my friend, the machine's new owner. The propeller check gives a pitch of 24°… Three-axisTechnicalFederation analysis
  215. 16OCT 2020 Control reversal on very short finalA choice for the "Chibanes" (old hands). An anecdote I experienced personally in a small microlight association when buying a new aircraft. I am the Chief Pilot, assisted by a… Three-axisPhysiologicalOn landingFederation analysis
  216. —undated Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsinstruction exercise; final a little short; we descend right down to the maize field before the runway threshold to see whether the final glide will reach the runway. Sprinklers on 2.20 m stakes were… Three-axisVigilanceOn finalFederation analysis
  217. 14OCT 2020 Loss of control on the groundI was flying 3 solo circuits in a crosswind (12kts from 080°) to improve in these conditions. On landing (full stop) on the right side of grass runway 12 at a speed of about… Three-axisTechnical skillOn landingFederation analysis
  218. 30SEP 2020 Communication failure between pilot and groundHello. Wednesday 30 September 2020. Flight: Cuers (LFTF) - Mont Blanc massif - Grenoble Le Versoud - Cuers. PIONEER 300 microlight / F-JDVS. Pilot: Graux Raphaël. Microlight licence no. 0301004719 (former Air France captain).… Three-axisVigilanceOn landingFederation analysis
  219. 20SEP 2020 Inadvertent release of the pilot's third seat-belt anchor point…Returning to the landing field, at the end of the downwind leg, the third point of the pilot's belt (inertia reel) came undone unexpectedly. The metal buckle flew violently into… Weight-shiftTechnicalFederation analysis
  220. 04SEP 2020 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementDuring a training flight, I carried out the pre-flight inspection of the school aircraft then began a series of circuits with my usual instructor. On the first base leg, at the start of… Three-axisProceduresDuring manoeuvresFederation analysis
  221. 15AUG 2020 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryFlying in mid-August in Franche-Comté, I was surprised by an unusual level of turbulence although the forecast was calm. Clear sky, moderate wind. It turned out that this localised turbulence was under… Three-axisWeatherIn cruiseFederation analysis
  222. 06AUG 2020 Engine problemReturning from a local flight in a three-axis (912ULSFR engine), I arrive on a long base leg: power reduced to extend the first notch of flap. On restoring power to get 4200… Three-axisTechnicalOn finalFederation analysis
  223. —undated Control reversal on landingA choice for the "Chibanes" (old hands). An anecdote I experienced personally in a small microlight association when buying a new aircraft. I am the Chief Pilot, assisted by a… Three-axisOn landingFederation analysis
  224. 26JUL 2020 Event related to aircraft maintenanceBack from a cross-country and arrived at the airfield, the windsock shows we are going to have a rather sporty landing… high wind speed and at first sight a full crosswind. Since the runway is well… Three-axisTechnicalOn landingFederation analysis
  225. 20JUL 2020 Unusual attitude10 pages written to summarise...! After five unsuccessful take-offs. A state of fatigue set against a stubborn and reckless determination. I manage to take off, at 5 metres above ground, I suffer a violent yaw and instead of… ParamotorTechnical skillOn take-offFederation analysis
  226. 20JUL 2020 Event linked to conditions at the take-off site10 pages written to summarise...! After five unsuccessful take-offs. A state of fatigue set against a stubborn and reckless determination. I manage to take off, at 5 metres above ground I suffer a violent yaw instead of putting… ParamotorVigilanceOn take-offFederation analysis
  227. 04JUL 2020 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsLate-afternoon summer tandem flight, aiming to watch the sunset (temporary pressure), in heatwave temperatures (19:00 ~29°C on the ground). Preparation of the wing and the power unit (not… ParamotorProceduresDuring flight preparation
  228. 12MAY 2020 Unusual attitudeFollowing the end of lockdown, I make a normal flight then decide, for practice, to land on a temporary runway. My practice on this runway has always been done with a very long… Three-axisFlight envelopeOn finalFederation analysis
  229. 29FEB 2020 Event related to aircraft maintenanceIn cruise, two on board (my wife), at FL 65 in the Nyons area, engine failure on one ignition with heavy vibration and loss of power. In contact with SIV Provence Info during the flight, failure message and… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  230. 25FEB 2020 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryAccident on runway 27 before sunset during circuit exercises in a crosswind > 20 kt gusting. After the third landing with quite significant drift, at the end of… GyroplaneWeatherOn landingFederation analysis
  231. 12FEB 2020 Suspected dangerous proximityWhile I was doing a touch-and-go in training, I heard a glider report it was losing height in the area provided for that purpose on the edge of the aerodrome circuit, almost on the centreline of the… Three-axisProceduresFederation analysis
  232. 15JAN 2020 Fire / smoke in flightAfter a regulation pre-flight with no problems at all, I prepare to take off. On starting the engine, it caught fire. On this Adventure Tiger 160 Xrace paramotor, there is no fuse and no… ParamotorTechnicalOn take-offFederation analysis
  233. 27OCT 2019 Lateral skidDuring an introductory flight there is a right crosswind of 10 km/h. I fly my final at 45° to the runway centreline to face the wind and once on the ground I cannot straighten the trike onto the centreline… Weight-shiftTechnical skillRollout after landing
  234. 29SEP 2019 Unreported aeroplane manoeuvring in the airfield circuitThis Sunday, between 10:30 and 11:00, while I was flying circuits in F-JSCU at the Peyresourde airfield (LFIP) together with another microlight, the red F-JKTN from Tarbes (LFDT), an aeroplane without… Three-axisProcedures
  235. 02JUN 2019 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementI had read with attention the REX about thermal runaway of a lithium battery in ULM Info no. 105 (page 30). I am myself equipped with this type of battery to start the Rotax 582 of my microlight.… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  236. 02JUN 2019 Fuel leak linked to two defective floats and cracks in…When I arrived at the workshop parking area, the mechanic noticed a leak and asked me to stop the engine immediately; it was a fuel leak. Diagnosis: a cracked carburettor body and two floats… Three-axisTechnical
  237. 24FEB 2019 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceEvents during a clockwise tour of Paris on Sunday 24 February 2019 between 16:15 and 16:30 UTC. Pilot alone on board. After leaving Chevreuse, approaching the Pontoise zones… Three-axisProcedures
  238. 19FEB 2019 Engine problemMCR4S, certified ROTAX 914 engine. Cruise flight from Toulouse to Darois over the Cantal massif, the engine stops. After switching tanks, with the backup pump on (this engine has 2 pumps… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  239. 18FEB 2019 Numerous engine misfires and engine stoppage on finalNumerous engine misfires since the switch from SP98 to SP98E5. Water in the carburettor bowls, despite draining the low point of the system before each flight. Signs of icing stopped with the… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  240. 29DEC 2018 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryTraining flight, weather CAVOK, southerly flow 11° at 5000ft, on the ground 14°, dew point 5°. In level flight at 2750 rpm (Limbach 2000 engine) at 5000 ft, rpm variation, pump and carburettor heat on, the engine nearly stopped at 4… Weather
  241. 10DEC 2018 Event related to aircraft maintenanceunable to start Three-axisTechnicalDuring flight preparation
  242. 24NOV 2018 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementDuring the flight I realise that the rev counter and other parameter displays are no longer working (my aircraft is entirely analogue). I immediately turn back and take more… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  243. 15NOV 2018 Unusual attitudeSeating the front left passenger, safety briefing, asking for his weight, locking the belts and closing the door myself. Settling into my pilot seat at front right, procedure for… HelicopterFlight envelopeOn take-off
  244. 06NOV 2018 Loss of the upper part of the engine cowlingincident due to the engine cowling being badly refitted during the pre-flight. Just after take-off in initial climb I see the upper part of the cowling coming off on the left side; a pilot on the ground told me… Three-axisProceduresOn take-off
  245. 25OCT 2018 Unusual attitudeOn a transfer flight of about twenty nautical miles, the canopy of my aircraft suddenly opened as I began the descent. Following this unexpected opening the aircraft instantly took on a… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  246. 21OCT 2018 Unusual attitudeRunway 33, CAVOK, wind 320° 15kts: after take-off, climbing towards 1000' at 110 km/h, in the crosswind turn passing 600' in the climb I feel strong turbulence then strong airframe vibration and I notice… Three-axisWeather
  247. 20OCT 2018 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryAfter adjusting the new brake handle, I am about to try it out and do a circuit (250 m runway) this Saturday morning. It is 10:00, blue sky, no wind. Ground visibility 10 km but hazy… Three-axisWeather
  248. 17OCT 2018 Use of the parachuteDuring a flight before buying a microlight, sitting in the right seat as a passenger, I notice that the parachute handle is locked with a padlock. As the pilot is about to start up I ask him whether he… Three-axisProcedures
  249. 24SEP 2018 Faulty construction of the aircraftAfter a landing, the landing gear starts to judder more and more. We find that 5 of the 6 bolts that clamp the brake calipers are loose, one of them by more than a centimetre… the consequences… Three-axisTechnicalRollout after landing
  250. 02SEP 2018 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-country5 Nm from the St Omer airfield LFQN, I was flying at 1600 ft below the cloud base. The proximity of the Eperlecques forest and the rain of previous days had loaded the air with moisture. The engine gave off… Weight-shiftWeatherIn cruise
  251. 24AUG 2018 Unstabilised or non-compliant approachReturning from a local circuit, the pilot flies a downwind leg overhead the airfield. He then arrives on final too high and too fast, so he pushes the nose down to reach the runway and bounces 5 times… Technical skill
  252. 23AUG 2018 Event related to aircraft maintenanceTake-off from a 900 m hard runway. Strong vibration and loss of power in initial climb at around 300-400ft. Enough height to hand over control and make an immediate steep-bank turn back to… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  253. 21AUG 2018 Fire / smoke in flightThermal runaway of the lithium-ion battery, after 20 min of flight. Three-axisVigilance
  254. 15AUG 2018 Event related to aircraft maintenanceIn cruise flight, in mountain terrain between Grenoble and the Dévoluy, I suddenly face an engine failure with no warning sign. Unable to restart, I look for a runway, helped in… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  255. 05AUG 2018 Event linked to conditions at the take-off siteI went flying quite early at the airfield where my microlight is based. I had judged the grass on the runway a little long, but nothing serious at first sight. So I went. But I must say I was a little… Three-axisVigilanceTaxiing before take-off
  256. 05AUG 2018 Poor flight preparationBeautiful day, no wind, this morning I decide to make a short flight to an airfield I know, where I have already landed 3 times solo and 1 times with an old hand of the airfield; I fly a weight-shift, at an average speed of… Weight-shiftProceduresOn final
  257. 25JUL 2018 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsOn the 25 07 2018, around 18:30, preparing the 3-axis microlight fitted with an 80 hp Rotax 912 engine. While checking the oil level in the oil tank, I see no trace of oil on the dipstick, I… Procedures
  258. 22JUL 2018 Electrical system failureStarter solenoid stuck. After 10 min of flight I notice that the voltage shown on the instrument panel is abnormally low. At that point I think it is a regulator failure and I… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  259. 24JUN 2018 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsPavlovian conditioning and its dangers! Used to flying at a controlled aerodrome on a 2500 metre hard runway, I am conditioned by * being handled by the controllers from the start of taxiing, * a… ProceduresOn take-off
  260. 21JUN 2018 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceOn 21 June 2018 the Pope was visiting Geneva (Switzerland). That day, the zone was published with a ceiling at FL075 instead of the usual FL055. Travelling regularly from Annecy to the Vosges, I… Three-axisProcedures
  261. 05JUN 2018 Event related to aircraft maintenanceshortly after take-off at about 300 feet the engine coughs and stops. I have a field ahead of me, stick forward, flare, I land. I restart the engine, it runs normally (Rotax 582), I push… Three-axisProceduresOn take-off
  262. 20MAY 2018 No particular eventAs a recent holder of the aviation radio qualification, I use my equipment on the paramotor (trike) in all phases of flight following an LSA request obtained from the DGAC services. I would point out… ParamotorTechnical skill
  263. 17MAY 2018 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsOn joining downwind, I have a gradual loss of power until the engine goes out. I try to restart it without success. So I tell the tower of my engine failure and that I prefer… Three-axisFlight envelope
  264. 12MAY 2018 Event related to aircraft maintenanceChecking the carburettor floats on a machine bought new, six months old and with 80 flying hours at the time of the check. On opening the left carburettor bowl, one of the two floats is in… Three-axisTechnical
  265. 03MAY 2018 Airfield closed by NOTAM not noticed before departureI use an integrated app to prepare and manage my flights. These apps are very useful and practical but the tablet screen is sometimes too small to display everything and… Three-axisProcedures
  266. 13APR 2018 Fuel leak through the left wing vent pipeSavannah-type aircraft. Although the tanks had been filled and balanced since the previous day (and not overfilled) I set off from XX to YY. On arriving at YY I do a PTU (left-left) and a… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  267. 08APR 2018 VAC chart misread on approach to an aerodromeI was making a short cross-country between Aix Les Milles (LFMA) and Vinon (LFNF), the aim being for my instructor to check that I correctly carried out all the necessary actions on this flight which we had… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  268. 03APR 2018 Event related to aircraft maintenanceThe time having come to prepare my microlight after the traditional winter hibernation, I began yesterday the return-to-service work, which starts with a thorough cleaning of the aircraft.… Three-axisVigilance
  269. 16MAR 2018 Event related to aircraft maintenanceEngine failure after 20 min of flight. I had to make an improvised landing while I was at 400 m above ground, which fortunately allowed me to manage the approach well and choose a suitable small field. The… Weight-shiftTechnicalIn cruise
  270. 07MAR 2018 Event related to aircraft maintenanceafter the club mechanics modified the fixed passenger headset socket, the routing meant the headset power cord was too long. In flight my passenger took a lot of photos and the… GyroplaneTechnicalOn final
  271. 23FEB 2018 Unusual attitudeOn take-off, headwind 3 4 for 10-12 kt, I notice unusual instability that I put down to a possible gust or gusts. The climb remains unstable until the crosswind leg, where I… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  272. 19FEB 2018 Pilot physical / medical incapacity - fatigueSuffering from chronic back pain, I had taken two painkillers the previous evening before going to bed, in line with the medical prescription. These painkillers call for a level two (2) of vigilance.… ParamotorPhysiological
  273. 18FEB 2018 One of the tyres burst on touchdownAfter the wheels touched down, I felt the aircraft pulling strongly to the left, much more than when applying power on take-off. I cleared the runway as quickly as possible to get down quickly. I switched off everything… Three-axisVigilanceRollout after landing
  274. 15FEB 2018 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsAfter my previous flight, I note in the logbook that only 10 litres of fuel remain in the machine. On returning from his local flight, the pilot who followed me in the machine tells me I made a mistake… ProceduresDuring flight preparation
  275. 10FEB 2018 Unusual attitudeAfter the abrupt go-around, the aircraft banked seriously onto the left wing (note that there was a 12KT full crosswind from the right). The left wing struck the… Three-axisTechnical skill
  276. 12JAN 2018 Event related to aircraft maintenanceAfter 30 minutes of flight I notice asymmetric fuel transfer and decide to divert to the nearest airfield. VigilanceIn cruise
  277. 04DEC 2017 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsThat day I had planned to do a few circuits to practise for the precision landing competition organised by our club the following Saturday. The weather was favourable and all the… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  278. 25NOV 2017 Passenger interfering with the engine controlsShort Saturday morning flight in cool weather, with my neighbour as passenger. During the initial climb, his phone slipped out of his hand and fell to the cabin floor. By reflex, he leaned forward to try… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  279. 04NOV 2017 Event related to aircraft maintenanceAt the end of a local flight in good weather during which unusual vibrations appeared at certain engine speeds, I noticed when moving the aircraft by hand by… Three-axisTechnical
  280. 17OCT 2017 Event linked to conditions at the take-off siteReturning from a local flight with a student, we decide to do a full-stop landing after a touch-and-go. On landing, after checking the speed, the machine tips backwards and touches… Three-axisProceduresRollout after landing
  281. 27SEP 2017 Throttle cable failure on a carburettorAt the 3 4 of the crosswind leg in the climb, after the instructor asked the student to reduce power, heavy vibrations were felt. Fearing the loss of a blade or… Technical
  282. 23AUG 2017 Event linked to conditions at the take-off siteReading REX 7359 made me think back to an incident I had last summer on taking off again after a visit to an altisurface. After lining up, at the moment of tipping onto the downhill slope of the runway… Three-axisProceduresTaxiing before take-off
  283. 22AUG 2017 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryOn take-off from the lowland aerodrome at Beaune, during the acceleration level-off, turbulence lifted the left wing by 70° in 1 2 seconds Three-axisTechnical skillOn take-off
  284. 08AUG 2017 Communication failure between pilot and groundI made my call on the wrong frequency. Thinking I was on self-announce, and seeing nobody at the runway threshold, I followed the normal procedure. On reaching the parking area someone came to… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  285. 04AUG 2017 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsAt the end of taxiing, as I was doing the vital actions at the holding point, just after applying power to test the ignitions, I heard a fairly loud noise, followed by a shock at the rear that was felt… Three-axisVigilanceTaxiing before take-off
  286. 16JUL 2017 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryOn the usefulness of a reserve parachute on a paramotor. Conditions seemed very good: 10:15 after the mist lifted, light wind 5 km/h, cool air (Normandy), sun, no clouds. The incident took… ParamotorWeatherIn cruise
  287. 25JUN 2017 Engine failureOn Sunday 25 June I was flying an amphibious microlight on a cross-country in a tropical area ill-suited to emergency landings when the engine stopped, shortly before arrival. I was following a route to be safe… Three-axisTechnical skillIn cruise
  288. 25MAY 2017 Communication failure between pilot and groundOn a cross-country between two airfields I am used to visiting, as I was about to join the circuit at my destination, I spot a weight-shift microlight ahead of me, which does not seem to be on the… GyroplaneProceduresIn cruise
  289. 24MAY 2017 Event related to aircraft maintenanceRefresher circuits, to bring myself up to date with the 3 landings required before carrying a passenger. At the end of the base leg, closing the throttle fully caused heavy engine vibration. I apply… Weight-shiftTechnicalOn final
  290. 10MAY 2017 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceArriving at a mountain airfield, I reported by radio 2 minutes out, then during the airfield reconnaissance, being on frequency 130,00, no aircraft had reported in flight in the area, 10 seconds… Three-axisProcedures
  291. 07MAY 2017 Incorrect use of the rudder pedalsOn short final, during a controlled sideslip banked to the right, my RIGHT foot moved WITHOUT MY REALISING onto the LEFT rudder pedal of the RIGHT pilot station (I was in the… Three-axisVigilanceOn final
  292. 11MAR 2017 Loss of separation in flight / entering airspace without clearanceI am on short final 18 and find myself in a conflicting flight path with an aircraft going around on 36 after a long final without having joined the circuit normally, and against the QFU with no radio on… Three-axisProcedures
  293. 26FEB 2017 Event related to aircraft maintenanceAs a reminder: the engine in question was overhauled at 300 h in August 2010. After 213 further flying hours without incident (513 h in total), the last fine adjustment of the engine dates from 31 August 2015. The… Three-axisTechnicalDuring manoeuvres
  294. 18FEB 2017 Total electrical failure, causing the fuel-injected engine to stop.While I have been flying for 10 min at 2000 feet at about 120-130 km/h and can see the lake near my destination, the engine suddenly stops along with all the electrical instruments (notably… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  295. 17FEB 2017 Event related to aircraft maintenanceThe defective exhaust is replaced by a new one on 15 February 2017. The replacement follows numerous problems and consecutive stoppages despite some interim repairs to the exhaust,… TechnicalIn cruise
  296. 18JAN 2017 Introductory flightDuring my flight, increasingly strong vibrations in the stick, back and forth..... I immediately reduce speed. I have just remembered that this same problem has already occurred on the same type… TechnicalIn cruise
  297. 10JAN 2017 A paraglider was in the downwind legI was on the downwind leg to land at XXX when a paraglider came head-on at the same height as my three-axis microlight; I turned left to avoid it and it turned right and I took the base leg… Three-axisVigilanceOn final
  298. 07JAN 2017 Overflight of the taxiway at 150 feetOn one of the rare introductory flight days organised by my club, I let myself be carried away by the enthusiasm of my passenger and the spectators, and I made a low pass over the… VigilanceIn cruise
  299. 04JAN 2017 Engine temperature riseDuring the A.C.H.E.V.E.R. checks at the holding point before take-off I notice an abnormal rise in water temperature 100°; I switch off the engine immediately. The coolant level was good at the pre-flight and no leak. After… Three-axisProceduresTaxiing before take-off
  300. 11NOV 2016 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryAfter an unintentional entry into cloud, I entered a steep turn while trying to get out. I finally managed to control the manoeuvre, but after exceeding VNE and a very violent… Three-axisWeatherIn cruise
  301. 08NOV 2016 Breach of the rules of the airReturning from a cross-country, in contact with a control unit, I closed down with that unit to switch to the aerodrome frequency. The clearance I received was in fact not for me. After… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  302. 07NOV 2016 Unusual attitudeTake-off immediately after a helicopter, with difficult control of the gyroplane when passing through the wake turbulence. GyroplaneProceduresOn take-off
  303. 29OCT 2016 Runway incursionWe were on final when a model aircraft crossed the runway from right to left at high speed just in front of us, less than 30 m away. Vigilance
  304. 23OCT 2016 Fuel leak after refuellingAfter refuelling for a local flight, I detected a drip-by-drip leak from the fuel tap inside the cabin. Three-axisTechnicalDuring flight preparation
  305. 09OCT 2016 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsAfter the pre-flight inspection and engine warm-up, I noticed that the seat belt was tangled. I got out of the aircraft after setting idle without switching off the engine. As I lifted the seat… Three-axisVigilance
  306. 03OCT 2016 Loss of visual referencereturning from a flight near the base I report on the radio and make an overhead pass to look at the windsock; the light wind of 5 knots varies slightly, from the north. I report and… Three-axisTechnical skillOn final
  307. 10SEP 2016 Poor coordination / execution of ground operationsI am getting ready to spend the day at another aerodrome 1 h flying away. There I will join a friend whom I may take flying. With that in mind, I put a helmet + headset in a rucksack that I place… GyroplaneVigilanceOn final
  308. 07AUG 2016 Engine failure in flightIn very hot weather (35°C on the ground), my wife and I decide to make a short local flight. After dressing for the cold at altitude (suit, scarf, gloves), my wife settles into the seat… Weight-shiftVigilanceIn cruise
  309. 26JUL 2016 Other eventDuring a stage of the Tour ULM, in the morning I smelled a slight smell of fuel on starting the engine with the choke. I forgot to remove it straight away and did so a few minutes later. I put this smell… Three-axisProceduresDuring flight preparation
  310. 23JUL 2016 Other eventI set out on a solo local flight passing over a controlled airport; my microlight is fitted with a 8.33 radio and a transponder, I had just changed my headset and it was my first flight with it.… Three-axisTechnical skillIn cruise
  311. 15JUL 2016 Mid-air collisionI was giving microlight instruction with a student. After a few circuits during which a paramotor was manoeuvring in the climb-out lines at 1500 ft (estimate), we left for the local area and on the way back… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  312. 06JUL 2016 Engine failure in flightI collect my paramotor from the workshop: I had some modifications made to the frame so I could fit it to the trike I had just bought, and took the opportunity to have a small service… ParamotorVigilance
  313. 06JUL 2016 Engine failure in flightI had made a long 400 km trip. The next day, during the pre-flight, I notice that the spark plug cap is off. So I had flown 400 km with 1 spark plug less! Worse, when checking the… Three-axisVigilance
  314. 22JUN 2016 Other eventI was trying out a new tablet with a GPS app on a local flight in the Paris region. I knew the app well from other devices. To avoid confusion of… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  315. 22JUN 2016 Engine failure in flightThe aircraft had not flown for 2 months because of the weather, and we finally had a favourable window. We did the pre-flight and when priming the fuel with the bulb it had difficulty… Weight-shiftVigilanceDuring flight preparation
  316. 19JUN 2016 Abnormal contact with the runwayafter an hour's local flight in my tailwheel motor-glider, I see a storm threatening on the horizon. I decide to return to base. On final for 31, speed is under control but a significant drift… Three-axisWeatherRollout after landing
  317. 12JUN 2016 Event related to aircraft maintenanceAfter periodic maintenance, engine oil change, oil filter replacement, spark plug cleaning and a general check, I decide to make a short local flight. No anomaly on starting the engine and… VigilanceIn cruise
  318. 11JUN 2016 Event related to aircraft maintenanceWhile taxiing back from a static run after replacing the carburettor clamps, I felt a slightly unusual sensation when moving the rudder pedals: just the impression that the effort in… Three-axisVigilanceTaxiing before take-off
  319. 28MAY 2016 Malicious actThis Saturday I flew to an aerodrome to meet other pilots. Landed without problems. Then, because my machine is amateur-built, it attracts the curious. An instructor friend of mine gets on board and I… Three-axisVigilanceDuring flight preparation
  320. 20MAY 2016 Other eventAfter starting, taxiing, engine checks, lining up and take-off and initial climb, no particular problem. The climb is made with gear and flaps retracted. At 350 feet, the engine starts to cough. I… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  321. 22APR 2016 Loss of control in flightDespite careful preparation for a reverse launch, the wing tip tangled on the right over 50 cm. ParamotorVigilanceIn cruise
  322. 07APR 2016 Engine failure in flightin perfect weather conditions during a local flight in a class 6 single-seat helicopter, sudden loss of engine power, autorotation and hard ground contact, the aircraft caught fire HelicopterProceduresIn cruise
  323. 23MAR 2016 Ground collisionI have not been a pilot for very long. Last year I bought a second-hand weight-shift in very good condition and since then I have been training on it to qualify for passenger carrying. I fitted the radio because… Weight-shiftVigilanceOn final
  324. 12MAR 2016 Onboard system failure disrupting flight managementDuring a series of circuits after maintenance work on the microlight, I notice that the aircraft tends to pull to the left when taxiing after landing. At first I put it down to… Three-axisVigilanceRollout after landing
  325. 17FEB 2016 Abnormal contact with the runwayBetween two weather systems, I had decided to get back in the air while the ground was frozen hard, before the thaw turned it into a quagmire. On my knee, I had my tablet with the app for… GyroplaneTechnicalIn cruise
  326. 23JAN 2016 Loss of control on the groundAt a neighbouring aerodrome, I notice that the left tyre is flat; after reinflating it I take off without waiting for my home aerodrome. A small scare on landing, difficult to hold the path due to the tyre of… Three-axisVigilanceRollout after landing
  327. 16JAN 2016 Engine failure in flightHi everyone, I wanted to tell you about my little experience this Saturday: take-off in my 100 hp three-axis, everything goes well but at the start of the downwind leg the engine makes a strange noise followed by vibration.… Three-axisTechnical skillIn cruise
  328. 13JAN 2016 Abnormal contact with the runwayfirst gyroplane flight of the year, perfect air conditions but sharp cold for the aircraft, on which I have a total of 200 flying hours with 340 pre-rotations and take-offs. Stationary, I pre-rotate at 175 rpm… GyroplaneTechnicalTaxiing before take-off
  329. 09JAN 2016 Pilot physical / medical incapacity - fatigueafter 6 h of flying the same day I felt some hearing discomfort in the last hour. Since that day my ear whistles permanently and I can no longer stand slightly loud noises (hyperacusis). The… Three-axisPhysiologicalIn cruise
  330. 09JAN 2016 Lack of vigilance during the pre-flightI fly a club aircraft, a Skyranger 912. I do my pre-flight inspection. Everything is OK, I make my flight. A few days later another pilot notices oil on the hangar floor. He… Three-axisVigilanceDuring flight preparation
  331. 09JAN 2016 Other eventI fly a rented Skyranger 912. For a local flight I prepare my aircraft. I start with the engine. I check the oil level, the fixings, the controls. Nothing abnormal, I close the… Three-axisVigilanceDuring flight preparation
  332. 05JAN 2016 Engine failure in flightIt is almost an April Fool's joke. All the same, I am very bothered today. After doing the 750-hour service on the ROTAX 912, the can of aviation oil ordered online from the supplier… Three-axisTechnical
  333. 11DEC 2015 Collision on the ground or with an obstacle without loss of controlOn the 12 11 2015, weather OK for paramotoring: fine weather, light south-westerly wind, no change forecast. Planned paramotor flight: extended local out-and-back to a known point - Duration: about 1 h. Fuel on board 7 L… ParamotorTechnicalIn cruise
  334. 21NOV 2015 Loss of visual referenceOne circuit too many...! Emergency landing outside the flight envelope after a sudden change in the weather.. circuit on 18 with wind of 5 to 10 kt from 180, visibility 8, ceiling 2000ft, after 3 circuits… Three-axisWeatherOn final
  335. 25OCT 2015 Ground collisionOn arrival at a neighbouring aerodrome, lack of attention to flight parameters on base: I present off-axis and too fast. I reach the runway with insufficient speed reduction. Bounces… Three-axisTechnical skillOn final
  336. 25OCT 2015 Other eventTwo flights this Sunday: first in a three-axis metal low-wing microlight, 100 hp, large bubble canopy, VFR panel + GPS + radio + transponder, 180 km/h. Second to test a new machine that had arrived at the airfield: three-axis microlight… Three-axisTechnical skillIn cruise
  337. 09OCT 2015 Other eventDuring static run-ups for tuning and setting up after fitting our microlight with an adaptation kit for electronic fuel injection. The microlight is chocked and strapped down with pigtail anchors so it can run up… Three-axisTechnical
  338. 09OCT 2015 Mid-air collisionOn take-off from runway 19 at Valence with a student for a passenger-carrying rating, while we were on the centreline in initial climb at 1000 feet, the AFIS (the control tower has been closed since 1 … Three-axisVigilanceOn take-off
  339. 05OCT 2015 Loss of control in flight1h20min paramotor cross-country in Île-de-France. Qualified since April 2014, in 14 months I have flown 80 hours, of which 60 hours on the paramotor and 20 hours paragliding (with my paramotor wing). I… ParamotorWeatherIn cruise
  340. 03OCT 2015 Other eventwe are at the holding point, I ask the student to check: helmet fastened, visor locked, belt buckled, everything is OK and I forget to check my own helmet. I take off and so does my helmet. Shock to… Weight-shiftVigilanceOn take-off
  341. 02OCT 2015 Mid-air collisionit is fine this afternoon so I decide to make a flight now with my wife to see the snow-covered mountain tops. I make a quick AZBA check, no active zones in my area. We set off… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  342. 31AUG 2015 Other eventAfter 2 hours of flight, I topped up the fuel at an aerodrome as there were still 3 hours of flying to go for the return. Ten minutes after take-off my passenger notices that the cap of the… Weight-shiftVigilanceIn cruise
  343. 20AUG 2015 Engine failure in flightI co-own a Jodel D195 with a friend and here is the little mishap that happened to me 15 days ago while I was alone on board, flying in good weather. After a meticulous pre-flight,… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  344. 12AUG 2015 Engine failure in flightVery strong vibration requiring an immediate power reduction to feel a minimum of it, but loss of height, 2 at 3 m/s. Sun in my eyes and difficulty finding a cow field. Turned back, sun behind me,… Three-axisIn cruise
  345. 08AUG 2015 Engine failure in flightHalfway through a flight to a neighbouring aerodrome (17 minutes), a smell of fuel in the cabin made us land without delay. After removing the engine cowlings it turned out that one of the… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  346. 06AUG 2015 Other eventThe other day, I had to replace a student's usual instructor to have him do a first, rather distant cross-country. His usual instructor had told me he was perfectly comfortable in the circuit… Three-axisTechnical skillDuring flight preparation
  347. 28JUL 2015 Loss of control on the groundGYROPLANE: do not forget to check that the propeller blade angles are uniform! Back from TOUR ULM 2015, I would like to share an unfavourable, yet instructive, experience that penalised me throughout… GyroplaneTechnicalOn take-off
  348. 19JUL 2015 Abnormal contact with the runwaySunday morning, two passengers to fly. Full pre-flight inspection (including coolant level...). Everything is OK. First flight perfect, calm weather, no problem. Pre-flight for the second… Weight-shiftTechnicalOn take-off
  349. 18JUL 2015 Loss of control in flightIn a temperature exceeding 30°C, I take an introductory flight in a three-axis. The person who turns up is particularly heavy. Explanations and checks done, we set off. Lined up at the end of… Three-axisFlight envelope
  350. 14JUL 2015 Ground collisionWatch the length of the brake lines! After take-off, as I sit back into the harness, I release the brakes without guiding them up. The right brake goes into the (wooden) propeller, which shatters. I land… ParamotorProceduresOn take-off
  351. 13JUL 2015 Event related to aircraft maintenanceReading REX sheet 7197 made me think of telling something that happened to me quite a long time ago: my trike is fitted with a ROTAX 503 and its fan belt was… Weight-shiftVigilance
  352. 12JUL 2015 Breach of the rules of the airthe region where I fly was clear with blue sky and a light southerly wind. I take off in my microlight motor-glider heading south where level 65 is accessible, 1700 m QFE; once reached,… Three-axisWeatherIn cruise
  353. 11JUL 2015 Malicious actAfter a training flight, a club pilot kindly offers to take me for a flight in his own machine just after he has refuelled. While taxiing, I see something fall from the edge… Three-axisVigilanceTaxiing before take-off
  354. 08JUL 2015 Other eventOn 7 August 2015 (08:25 UTC) having landed at Nîmes Courbessac aerodrome, after taxiing on the taxiways, I took off again immediately. It was hot, and as soon as I was in the initial climb I… Three-axisProcedures
  355. 28JUN 2015 Pilot incapacityAfter a very early take-off, with the flight going smoothly in ideal conditions and without any turbulence, I feel great tiredness and start not to feel very well.… Three-axisPhysiologicalIn cruise
  356. 21JUN 2015 Mid-air collisionTake-off from La Tour du Pin with a passenger, radio on 123.5, destination Belley 15 minutes away. Flying in the Rhône valley, frequency 123.5 is overloaded as it receives aircraft from about fifteen… Three-axisProcedures
  357. 21JUN 2015 Engine failure in flightDeparting from Cuers for a crossing to Corsica and after two legs from Châtellerault in the heat, in a hurry to leave, I only look at the oil level through the inspection hatch. The aircraft comes out of… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  358. 04JUN 2015 Other eventIt happened during a static run, trike tied down, without its wing. After replacing the carburettor floats in accordance with the ROTAX bulletin we were resuming the carburettor synchronisation adjustment. While… Weight-shiftVigilance
  359. 01JUN 2015 Loss of control in flightAfter a local flight I put the microlight back in the hangar when my son phones to say he would like a flight. I take the aircraft out again. My son arrives and gets in. Lining up, a glance at the… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  360. 31MAY 2015 Abnormal contact with the runwayOn return from an introductory flight, I notice that the passenger's scarf has melted onto the exhaust and part of it is wound around the propeller hub (pusher) Weight-shiftVigilanceIn cruise
  361. 26MAY 2015 Other eventTake-off phase: after listening to the radio where no aircraft was reporting, I stopped at the holding point before entering the runway to take off, convinced the runway was clear, I looked through… Three-axisProceduresOn take-off
  362. 16MAY 2015 Loss of control in flightMy one-hour two-seat flight was about to end (take-off 18:30, landing 19:30). The air was active but manageable in a two-seater. Poorly formed cumulus clouds were passing regularly and, towards… ParamotorWeatherIn cruise
  363. 24APR 2015 Other eventOn my first flight as a student, I start taxiing. It takes a lot of power to move and I find it hard to steer the aircraft on the ground. I think this is normal, given that it was my… Three-axisVigilanceTaxiing before take-off
  364. 23APR 2015 Other eventHello microlight pilots! As the weather is fine I decide to make a short local flight to give the beast some exercise... Pre-flight inspection as usual, nothing to report, so I decide to take to the air. Short local flight just… Weight-shift
  365. 17APR 2015 Loss of control in flightCalm flight with barely any turbulence. I feel an increasingly strong visual discomfort in my left eye. It has happened to me before: my contact lens has slipped. Weight-shiftPhysiologicalIn cruise
  366. 12APR 2015 Loss of visual referenceOn 1 November, south-easterly wind, the sun finally emerged after a long morning fog at my airfield in eastern France. But conditions are doubtful and it is 17:00 (aeronautical night is… Weight-shiftWeatherDuring flight preparation
  367. 01APR 2015 Getting lostThe background to the flight was as follows: the club where I am an instructor very recently bought a second-hand 2-stroke three-axis, not too expensive but in good condition. A friend… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  368. 25MAR 2015 Loss of control in flightI have just changed glasses. Now I have varifocals. The ophthalmologist had warned me that I would have an adjustment period. But I had not really appreciated what that means… GyroplanePhysiologicalIn cruise
  369. 23MAR 2015 Touchdown outside the runwayPreparing to land in a paramotor trike, just before the flare I press the switch on the throttle handle that cuts the engine. No reaction, the engine is still pushing, I am… ParamotorTechnicalOn final
  370. 05MAR 2015 Mid-air collisionArriving overhead the airfield (having respected the altitude relative to the circuit, etc.), I report on the radio as announced in my previous message 3 min earlier, and receive a reply from a… Three-axisProcedures
  371. 02MAR 2015 Loss of control on the groundAfter a one-hour stopover at a neighbouring airfield, I start up to return to my base, about 20 minutes' flying time away. As I begin to taxi, I hear behind me a… Three-axisVigilanceTaxiing before take-off
  372. 21FEB 2015 Abnormal contact with the runwayFlying circuits to take advantage of a lull in the weather, I make a rather firm landing on ground that is too soft, which causes stronger deceleration than usual. To my surprise, my belt would not… Weight-shiftTechnicalRollout after landing
  373. 17FEB 2015 Mid-air collisionBack from a local flight in a weight-shift microlight, I start to lose height to join the circuit, with the overhead pass at about 300 m above ground. I am therefore between 400 and 450 metres above ground at… Weight-shiftVigilance
  374. 15FEB 2015 Loss of control in flightOn a solo local flight with light turbulence, good visibility, not too much wind. During a jolt stronger than the others, I hear a snap, and feel the bottom of my seat sink by… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  375. 15FEB 2015 Runway excursionBack from a local flight, I notice that the engine speed does not drop on final. As it is my first flight this year, I think the carburettor control cables are seized. Instead of… Weight-shiftVigilanceOn final
  376. 11JAN 2015 Loss of control in flightPARAMOTOR. Back from a fine one-hour two-seat foot-launched cross-country, I start the circuit. On the downwind leg, at about 50 m height, I hear the engine racing and… ParamotorTechnicalOn final
  377. 08JAN 2015 Malicious actIn order to install a GPS holder, a low-wing microlight in the hangar in front of a high-wing one, to avoid movements risking a collision between 2, I apply the parking brake. After various tests… Three-axisVigilanceDuring flight preparation
  378. 08JAN 2015 Runway excursionBack from the Tour ULM, I had got used to landing on big, long runways. That Saturday, having left early, the weather was very favourable, I was relaxed and happy. When landing at my… Weight-shiftVigilanceRollout after landing
  379. 08JAN 2015 Engine failure in flightduring a trip, the instructor and his student notice that the fuel level is dropping differently in the tanks even though they are connected by a Y. On arrival they add fuel… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  380. 06JAN 2015 Engine failure in flightI take a glider student from the club we share the airfield with on an introductory flight, as he wanted to try weight-shift. I am in the front seat, it is not instruction. All goes well and the flight is… Weight-shiftVigilanceIn cruise
  381. 04JAN 2015 Engine failure in flightWe take off with a student for a cross-country; once in level flight my student finishes filling in his navigation log and I tell him not to keep it on him and to put it on the instrument panel, which he… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  382. 03DEC 2014 Other eventAfter apparently normal taxiing and take-off, a left turn without problems, but straightening the aircraft becomes very difficult, the stick does not respond normally. I report a problem to the… GyroplaneProceduresOn take-off
  383. 30NOV 2014 Other eventAlready owning several branded aviation GPS units that I am happy with, I decide to buy one of the latest all-digital full-screen ones. The A...O 500 to name no names. Used for a few months on the go and happy… Three-axisProcedures
  384. 09NOV 2014 Mid-air collisionReturning from a trip with two microlights, a three-axis and a weight-shift, we were cruising at about 3000 feet. We are in close formation overflying the Loire châteaux. My friend's radio has failed and I… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  385. 18OCT 2014 Ground collisionLocation: 800 m grass runway used by microlights, gliders and tugs, with a parallel taxiway adjoining on the left. Oriented 08 - 26. On take-off 08 this runway has a bump in the first third that has already thrown into the air… Three-axisTechnical skillOn take-off
  386. 14OCT 2014 Breach of the rules of the airDeparture from an aerodrome on self-announce on 123.5 to a neighbouring aerodrome with its own frequency (about 50 km) on a solo flight (novice pilot). Before departure I consult the AZBA charts (my flight runs alongside an RT zone) and the NOTAM… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  387. 28SEP 2014 Flight outside limitsLooking at the windsock is not enough to know whether the wind is too strong and decide whether or not to fly... A fine sunny Sunday at Roanne-Renaison, lovely flights in a stable atmosphere… Weight-shiftWeatherIn cruise
  388. 28SEP 2014 Touchdown outside the runwayI line up with a passenger for a local flight. Wind of a few knots but well aligned. Nothing special while taxiing, the acceleration is normal. But at rotation, I feel a much heavier force… Three-axisProceduresOn take-off
  389. 26SEP 2014 Engine failure in flightAlone on board, a few minutes after take-off from an uncontrolled but busy aerodrome, under overcast sky and a fairly low ceiling (1500 feet), above a built-up area, I switch tanks while… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  390. 21SEP 2014 Runway excursionNeeding to move the aircraft after a flight, aircraft at the parking area, I started the engine without realising the throttle lever was pushed fully forward. Fortunately in less than 2 s I realised what was… Three-axisProceduresTaxiing before take-off
  391. 15SEP 2014 Engine failure in flightDuring the walk-round, I hesitate to lift the cowling. It is not the aircraft's first flight and I assume the oil level is correct. But, just in case, I undo the fasteners and, because I am… Three-axisTechnicalDuring flight preparation
  392. 14SEP 2014 Mid-air collisionOn a training flight around 17:00 local doing standard 05 circuits, I am established on base and report my position on the radio. A glider reports on downwind. I have it in sight, it is at the same height and with a… Three-axisVigilance
  393. 31AUG 2014 Loss of control in flightIt is a little over a year since our gliding club began using a microlight tug to general satisfaction. Only 3 pilots use it. I consider that it works very well and am pleased… Three-axisVigilanceTaxiing before take-off
  394. 18AUG 2014 Runway excursionAfter arriving at the airfield, while I am unloading my flying kit, three tractors turn up and drive onto the runway without further ado. I dash off to get them to clear.… Weight-shiftProceduresDuring flight preparation
  395. 31JUL 2014 Breach of the rules of the airAfter take-off, I set my radio to the aerodrome frequency five minutes from my departure. Three minutes from the airfield, I call the AFIS officer. With no answer, I repeat and with no… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  396. 26JUL 2014 Other eventPlanned flight Puivert-Oléron with 1 h reserve on arrival. Crossing a thunderstorm front required a change of route adding about 50 nm. The storm activity not being fully cleared and… GyroplaneWeatherIn cruise
  397. 18JUL 2014 Engine failure in flightA new silicone carburettor intake clamp came off on a two-stroke engine GyroplaneTechnicalIn cruise
  398. 09JUL 2014 Collision on the ground or with an obstacle without loss of controllanding too long, I crossed a ditch and could have suffered serious damage Three-axisAbandoning the flightRollout after landing
  399. 09JUL 2014 Loss of control in flightThermal flying exercise. Sudden collapse of the wing while gaining height, start of rotation, reserve parachute used ParamotorWeatherIn cruise
  400. 09JUL 2014 Other eventTeaching pre-flight with a new student: getting to know the machine with both ignitions ON Three-axisVigilanceDuring flight preparation
  401. 29JUN 2014 Other eventI took off in our club's microlight. Very soon after, I smelled fuel. That was often the case; this microlight has two tanks in the wings and a third behind the pilot. This last tank is… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  402. 29JUN 2014 Flight outside limitsHello, I am on a north-south cross-country between two aerodromes in the west. I settle at level 105. After a while, the controller I am in contact with asks me to descend to level 80.… Three-axisAbandoning the flightIn cruise
  403. 24JUN 2014 Other eventIn fine weather, I decide to take a passenger for a weight-shift flight. Taxiing, take-off, initial climb OK, the passenger shows signs of enjoyment. A few minutes later, he tells me… Weight-shiftAbandoning the flightOn final
  404. 21JUN 2014 Other eventI modified my microlight, an amateur-built aircraft that I built myself; I replaced the cable-operated drum brakes with hydraulically operated disc brakes; this modification was… Three-axisVigilanceOn take-off
  405. 18JUN 2014 Collision on the ground or with an obstacle without loss of controlAfter landing at an airfield on a visit and greeting the people there, I set off again without doing a formal checklist. I forgot to return the trim to neutral and to extend one notch of… Three-axisProceduresOn take-off
  406. 03JUN 2014 Engine failure in flightHaving reached the required 3000 t mn and the necessary speed and lightened the machine, I am about to begin the rotation when suddenly the engine stops. After analysis, it turns out a… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  407. 01JUN 2014 Abnormal contact with the runwayBattery dead, I decide to replace it with a lithium battery to save weight. Fitted, I set off for a local test flight. After a quarter of an hour of flight a smell of burnt cake comes… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  408. 16MAY 2014 Engine failure in flightIntermittent earthing of the push-button master cut-out, causing the engine to stop at random. Weight-shiftTechnicalOn take-off
  409. 07MAY 2014 Loss of control in flightI fly about ten different machines, aeroplanes and microlights, which I rent from clubs or private owners for leisure and instruction. That day, I rent a fairly sporty low-wing microlight, fitted with a glass… Three-axisFlight envelopeOn final
  410. 24APR 2014 Other eventOn the parking area, pre-flight done, engine running, on releasing the brakes, the nose wheel locks to the left and despite heavy effort on the rudder pedals, it is impossible to bring it back onto the centreline; the microlight… Three-axisTechnicalTaxiing before take-off
  411. 13APR 2014 Loss of control on the groundMisjudged the position of trees relative to the runway threshold Three-axisTechnical skillRollout after landing
  412. 10APR 2014 Touchdown outside the runwayWhile I was doing a session of circuits, just after the last turn of my third circuit, the engine refused to reduce speed when I operated the throttle. After one or two… Three-axisTechnicalOn final
  413. 27MAR 2014 Runway excursionhere is some information that may interest our friends who own and/or manage microlight strips or private aerodromes marked with cones, site marker posts or buckets, you be the judge: Three-axisVigilance
  414. 27MAR 2014 Loss of control on the groundHello, here is some information that may interest our friends who own and/or manage microlight strips or private aerodromes marked with cones, site marker posts or buckets, you… GyroplaneVigilance
  415. 17MAR 2014 Abnormal contact with the runwayHello dealer, I need a pair of brake discs and a set of pads. Yes, I know, I bought the aircraft new last month and we have only done 6 landings with it.… Three-axisProceduresTaxiing before take-off
  416. 08MAR 2014 Engine failure in flightWith another pilot, we set about replacing the clamp connecting the carburettor to the engine, which was starting to crack, as well as the air filter. After replacing everything, we ran tests… Three-axisVigilanceOn take-off
  417. 30JAN 2014 Encountering dangerous weather on a cross-countryTake-off in a valley with strong wind aloft, perpendicular to the valley axis; already at take-off, laborious climb due to downdraught (rotor). In flight at 500 m above ground, my wing suffered a… ParamotorWeatherIn cruise
  418. 11JAN 2014 Mid-air collisionReturning from a flight, I rejoin my aerodrome in contact with the TWR, who offers me a long final. In the circuit another microlight joins on base, OK I have it in sight, and a DR400 on downwind, OK I have it… Three-axisVigilanceOn final
  419. 07JAN 2014 Abnormal contact with the runwayat the 100 h service on an 80 hp Rotax 912 that I thought I was maintaining and monitoring well, removing the upper spark plugs from the cylinders I notice cracks in the fuel supply pipes that come from the… Three-axisTechnical
  420. 07JAN 2014 Other eventOn return from a cross-country to my base, I called the air traffic controller before entering a military firing zone. At departure I had consulted the ATIS, and no activity was reported. So I… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  421. 27DEC 2013 Loss of control in flighttrying out a paramotor with a view to buying it. During the pre-flight I worry about the height of the wing attachment points, 15 cm higher than on my frame. The owner tells me that for this attachment, it is… ParamotorVigilanceOn take-off
  422. 15DEC 2013 Engine failure in flightBack from a flight, I reported on the radio to warn another microlight that was starting to join ahead of me (it replied by radio) that I was extending my flight to let it land in… Weight-shiftVigilanceOn final
  423. 23NOV 2013 Mid-air collisionOn the downwind leg with a student, we were no. 3 in the circuit with 2 aircraft ahead of us following each other. Number one having turned base very far out, number 2 starts a 360° on downwind while… Three-axisProcedures
  424. 20NOV 2013 Engine failure in flightAfter the usual meticulous checks and 15 min of engine running, taxiing and take-off. Full tanks for a flight of about 3 hours, 2 people on board. At full power, at 40 metres above the ground, stoppage… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  425. 21SEP 2013 Mid-air collisionIn a joining exercise at an uncontrolled aerodrome, after the theory lesson the day before, we take off for another airfield - uneventful transit at 2000 ft, overhead the airfield on self-announce, and joining… Three-axisVigilanceOn final
  426. 15SEP 2013 Other eventShortly after applying power and then at the moment of rotation I hear an enormous roar in my headset. I decide to abort the take-off without knowing what is happening. I decided to abort the… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  427. 05AUG 2013 Pilot incapacityAfter refurbishing the exhaust silencer of my three-axis with a ROTAX 582 engine using a part-used aerosol can that a club friend made available to me, I am about to set off in flight… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  428. 30JUL 2013 Ground collisionOn final at a controlled airfield, the pilot ahead of me made a hard landing, preventing him from clearing the runway quickly. Seeing this I deviate to the left in order to land at… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  429. 25JUL 2013 Touchdown outside the runwayHaving held the three-axis licence for roughly 3 months, I decided to take a short evening flight in the club microlight. I was alone at the aerodrome that evening, I took my time to get the… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  430. 27JUN 2013 Loss of control in flightAt the end of a series of introductory flights, on take-off, the gyroplane struggles to accelerate in its level run, although the parameters are good, and tends to sink towards the back of the power curve. Abort of the… GyroplaneProceduresOn take-off
  431. 22JUN 2013 Event related to aircraft maintenanceDuring the pre-flight, I noticed that the starter cord was very slightly worn at the small metal ring at the starter's exit. Without worrying more than necessary, I thought it… Weight-shiftTechnicalIn cruiseFederation analysis
  432. 05JUN 2013 Mid-air collisionOn a training flight in a standard circuit, after the second right-hand turn to begin the downwind leg, we are between 450 and 500 feet QFE when a deafening noise attracts… Weight-shiftVigilanceIn cruise
  433. 29APR 2013 Abnormal contact with the runwaySettling on board, engine off, ignition key... clamped between my lips and battery master switch on "off", I still caused an electrical flash that burned out the battery and could have… Three-axisTechnicalDuring flight preparation
  434. 29APR 2013 Engine failure in flightOn returning from my flight I realised that two of the six socket-head screws holding the propeller were missing. The other four were partly loose. ParamotorTechnical
  435. 22APR 2013 Breach of the rules of the airTraining in the circuit, on base, I see a three-axis microlight on a perfectly straight path. It must have passed roughly through the start of the downwind leg, and is now going to make an overhead pass of the threshold… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  436. 22FEB 2013 Runway excursionAsked by friends to land in the countryside in front of their house, I declared an occasional strip, obtained the owner's written agreement and talked at length with him. After landing, in a field… Three-axisVigilanceRollout after landing
  437. 12JAN 2013 Other eventfor a last flight of the year, I just wanted to do a circuit; I checked the nearest weather: wind 7 kt from the north, mist, ceiling 200 m, with a few gaps of about a kilometre. At 11:30 I tell myself that… Weight-shiftWeatherIn cruise
  438. 07JAN 2013 Flight outside limitsArrived at the aerodrome in the morning to work on my aircraft, and having finished what I had to do, I had lunch on site, then, seeing the sky, I decided to wait until late afternoon to take… Weight-shiftWeatherOn take-off
  439. 04JAN 2013 Engine failure in flightOn board a class 6 microlight fitted with a ROTAX 914 engine, the pilot plus one passenger, on take-off from runway 27 and during the initial climb, speed 50 kts, at 40 metres height, the pilot perceives… HelicopterTechnicalOn take-off
  440. 22DEC 2012 Loss of visual referenceI am on final at normal speed. The aiming point is too far. Instead of accelerating and regaining my glide path, I flatten the machine, thereby hiding the runway threshold. I think I am fine, forgetting… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  441. 19DEC 2012 Collision on the ground or with an obstacle without loss of controlThe friend who owns the machine asks me to come along for circuits. The aircraft distributor has just brought his machine back after it spent several weeks at… Three-axisTechnicalOn final
  442. 15DEC 2012 Other eventTo do maintenance on an aircraft suspended in the hangar, someone lowered it to the floor; to do so they moved out the aircraft parked on the ground, and therefore removed the chocks from each machine. My two… Three-axisProceduresDuring flight preparation
  443. 24NOV 2012 Loss of control in flightLast weekend, I made my first long solo cross-country: a one-and-a-half-hour triangle to a microlight strip that I know and have visited a lot with my instructor, then from there to a… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  444. 05NOV 2012 Loss of control in flightWhile we were over the Strait of Gibraltar, coming from Jerez (Spain) and heading for Tangier (Morocco), the variometer showed minus 800 ft/min for more than a minute and twenty seconds. The… Three-axisWeatherIn cruise
  445. 07OCT 2012 Touchdown outside the runwayThe experience I recount here is a little old. Reading another REX made me think back to it. On a training flight with an experienced pilot, for his solo sign-off on the club machine. Suddenly, in… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  446. 30SEP 2012 Touchdown outside the runwayFLYING MAINLY TWO HIGH-PERFORMANCE 3-AXIS MICROLIGHTS, ONE 100 HP VARIABLE-PITCH PROPELLER AND ONE 80 HP FIXED-PITCH, for some time I had mainly been taking the 100 hp. The latter, with full fine pitch, takes off in… Three-axisTechnical skillOn take-off
  447. 30SEP 2012 Pilot incapacityThe weather was very favourable, few thermals. I plan a 72 km cross-country this Sunday, which I have already done at least 30 times. The idea is to do the out-and-back to enjoy the good weather before… Three-axisAbandoning the flightIn cruise
  448. 28SEP 2012 Loss of control in flightJust before taking off I see a wide-body airliner that will pass overhead the airfield in about 1 minute. I estimate its height at 800 feet (it should be at least 1500 feet). I decide to take off when… Weight-shiftProceduresOn take-off
  449. 26AUG 2012 Engine failure in flightWith a two-stroke engine, I made an oil-mixing error through lack of concentration during a stopover, caused by a conversation with a very friendly pilot who had welcomed us at… Weight-shiftTechnical
  450. 19AUG 2012 Loss of control in flightWhen you buy a second-hand wing, do not do as I did: do not throw yourself into the sky without having it serviced, because the seller may not warn you of modifications made. In… ParamotorVigilanceIn cruise
  451. 18AUG 2012 Loss of control in flightI decide to make a short local evening flight in perfect weather conditions. I do the pre-flight of my machine, I am in good physical and mental condition and I know the airfield. Full throttle,… ParamotorTechnicalOn take-off
  452. 18AUG 2012 Other eventGood evening, I have about 800 h of weight-shift flying in less than 4 years. I have made hundreds, even thousands of flights with passengers without any problem.... Around 20 h I prepared a local flight with a friend, I… Weight-shiftFlight envelopeOn take-off
  453. 16AUG 2012 Mid-air collisionRadio failure noticed during a check at a turning point and a search for the problem. My usual passenger (so well informed) and I were focused on our radio: the time needed to stop and then… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  454. 09AUG 2012 Other eventLast year I replaced my old microlight with a slightly older but much higher-performing and more sophisticated model, bought second-hand from a private seller. After some twenty hours of flying without… Weight-shiftTechnical
  455. 09AUG 2012 Other eventDuring the pre-flight inspection, I noticed that the parachute mounting was about to give way. This parachute had been installed and serviced by a professional. It was due to be serviced again in 03… Weight-shiftTechnicalDuring flight preparation
  456. 23JUL 2012 Engine failure in flightFlying in mountainous terrain and in radio contact with air traffic, I hear an unusual noise and notice a significant loss of engine revs. I call the control tower to report my… Weight-shiftTechnicalIn cruise
  457. 11JUL 2012 Abnormal contact with the runwayCross-country flight to a regional tourist spot. Crew of two experienced pilots (class 3 microlight, PPL(A)...). Standard preparation the day before the flight. Preparation completed in the morning with AZBA,… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  458. 11JUL 2012 Engine failure in flightOn a magnificent flight, I passed by a weight-shift friend's place and made a low greeting pass. His house is in a combe and I regularly make low passes,… Three-axisTechnical
  459. 10JUL 2012 Mid-air collisionFine weather, short local flight after getting my licence in order to build up solo hours. Our club has a north-south runway whose preferred direction is south. No wind, I set off with… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  460. 07JUL 2012 Other eventIn flight I feel a vibration in the stick on the pitch axis, I reduce engine speed and cruise speed to remove the resonance. The microlight remains controllable but with a tendency to pitch up. I… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  461. 05JUL 2012 Engine failure in flightReturning from Mont Blanc, a long descent of about 30 minutes, from 12500 ft to 3000 ft, engine at 4200 rpm [Rotax 912 UL]. When levelling off, I apply a little power. It has heavy misfires,… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  462. 22JUN 2012 Engine failure in flightAfter a transponder was installed by an approved workshop, I collect my three-axis. I start up, the engine stops after a few dozen seconds and refuses to restart despite several long… Three-axisTechnical
  463. 17JUN 2012 Getting lostWhile flying along peacefully, I realised I had dozed off. Luckily it was in the evening, with no turbulence and in a well-trimmed weight-shift. Weight-shiftVigilanceIn cruise
  464. 10JUN 2012 Loss of visual referencetake-off with weather conditions above the visibility and ceiling minima. With high ambient humidity (not measured), perception of small clouds rising from the ground. Moving away in good… Three-axisWeatherIn cruise
  465. 04JUN 2012 Other eventDuring an introductory flight with a visually impaired person. Flight duration 60 minutes. The passenger seems very relaxed during the flight. He even wants to take the controls for a few moments and manages very well a few… Three-axisVigilance
  466. 30MAY 2012 Ground collisionOn the day of my solo sign-off, during take-off at a height of 50 m above the ground, my right foot suddenly sinks, I hear a sharp drop in engine speed and I see the ground getting closer… Weight-shiftTechnical skillOn take-off
  467. 27MAY 2012 Abnormal contact with the runwayhappy co-owner of a high-performance French three-axis microlight fitted with a French autopilot, I make a short flight with the wind behind me under the two-axis autopilot (heading and altitude) 140 kt and 1500 ft the 55… Three-axisTechnical skillIn cruise
  468. 25MAY 2012 Malicious actHaving, as requested by the host aerodrome, sent an email to the DGAC and an email to the club stating arrival time and all the information requested, I phone the club president just in case… Three-axisProcedures
  469. 15MAY 2012 Loss of visual referenceWhile the aircraft was on a cross-country abroad, the crew met coastal fog caused by sudden sea air intrusions. Things went very fast, the aircraft descended over the… Three-axisWeatherIn cruise
  470. 14MAY 2012 Flight outside limitsLast Friday, it was quite hot, and there was wind. All the conditions were in place for turbulence and indeed my modest, old, open and slow three-axis was tossing me about not… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  471. 27APR 2012 Other eventFOLLOWING SEVERAL REMARKS FROM AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ABOUT THE ALTITUDE REPORTED BY MY MODE C TRANSPONDER, I DECIDE TO REPLACE IT WITH A MODE S MODEL WITH BUILT-IN ENCODING ALTIMETER. THE OLD ONE WAS DUE TO UNDERGO A… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  472. 08APR 2012 Loss of control in flightThat day I come to the airfield around 12:00. In the morning the air was calm. After a few minor maintenance tasks on the microlight, I decide to make a local flight to an airfield 13 Nm away, i.e. 25 km. It… Three-axisWeatherIn cruise
  473. 06FEB 2012 Mid-air collisionReturning from a flight from another airfield, I report on the radio 3 minutes from my base. Overhead at 2500 feet I see a latest-generation three-axis against the QFU and flying low over the runway. No… GyroplaneProcedures
  474. 06FEB 2012 Flight outside limitsI was coming late in the morning from an airfield about 60 km away and was to join friends who had left an hour earlier. I was also absorbed in getting to grips with new navigation software… Three-axisProcedures
  475. 04FEB 2012 Runway excursionOn a flight between two microlight strips, I make a field landing without first making a low-level reconnaissance pass. Once down, I realise the ground is very poorly surfaced but I continue anyway… Weight-shiftVigilanceRollout after landing
  476. 11JAN 2012 Engine failure in flightin steady flight my engine starts to vibrate enormously; I reduce power and look for a field, thinking of a mis-set propeller problem. I land at minimum speed in a field. After checking, nothing found on… GyroplaneTechnicalIn cruise
  477. 19DEC 2011 Mid-air collisionFor teaching reasons, I fly about 95% of my approaches as glide approaches, i.e. a slope of the order of 10%. During final approaches, I have been overtaken by aircraft with a slope… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  478. 04DEC 2011 Collision on the ground or with an obstacle without loss of controlLanding and parking the microlight in a sloping meadow, to prevent fuel passing from one high wing to the other I close the fuel supply tap of each wing. Two hours later, on my return… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  479. 20NOV 2011 Breach of the rules of the airI was in the circuit. There were 2 aircraft ahead of me. The first had announced a full stop, the second a touch-and-go and I myself a touch-and-go. I reported at all phases, like the 2 others,… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  480. 18NOV 2011 Collision on the ground or with an obstacle without loss of controlThe information service had given a forecast of 1500 feet ceiling and 10 km visibility. On arrival there was 500 feet of ceiling and 1,5 km of visibility. Three-axisWeatherOn final
  481. 16NOV 2011 Engine failure in flightRough start and coughing engine when cold, then stalling. Three attempts, three failures. On opening the cowling the left carburettor has come loose. 1° from the vibration of the cold take-off? 2° previous flight… Three-axisTechnicalTaxiing before take-off
  482. 13NOV 2011 Collision on the ground or with an obstacle without loss of controlUnstabilised and too fast final at a country airfield, determination to land anyway, landing too long and runway excursion straight ahead, crossing a track then coming to rest… Three-axisAbandoning the flightRollout after landing
  483. 12NOV 2011 Other eventWhen removing a reserve parachute from my second-hand three-axis, I noticed that the firing safeties (2 on this model) had never been removed in...6 years. Impossible to… Three-axisTechnical
  484. 31OCT 2011 Malicious actI forgot to remove the tow bar when taxiing before take-off. Consequences: damage to the propeller blade tips Three-axisProceduresTaxiing before take-off
  485. 25OCT 2011 Loss of control in flightfailure of a landing gear leg ball joint noticed while taxiing after landing Weight-shiftTechnicalRollout after landing
  486. 23OCT 2011 Pilot incapacityAt the parking area, I report that I am taxiing to the holding point. An R44 helicopter reports 30 seconds from the start of the downwind leg, heading for our airfield. On reaching the holding point: I report on the radio… Three-axisVigilanceOn take-off
  487. 22OCT 2011 Mid-air collisionI arrive at an airfield where I know that all the aircraft on the field are fitted with radio and, under local rules, are required to keep a minimum listening watch. I report at 5… Three-axisProcedures
  488. 20OCT 2011 Other eventA helicopter is on a right-hand downwind for 16. At the same time I begin my left-hand downwind for 16. In the helicopter and aeroplane VAC charts = right-hand, microlight = left-hand. There are only 2 of us in… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  489. 16OCT 2011 Mid-air collisionat an uncontrolled aerodrome, with a main north-south runway and a secondary east-west one, the aeroplanes were taking off on the preferred southern runway. A slight westerly tendency requires paramotors to take off facing… ParamotorProceduresOn take-off
  490. 25SEP 2011 Getting lostDuring a cross-country, my GPS shuts down after about half an hour of flight. I carry on in the traditional way. Over the large agricultural plains south of Île-de-France, there are few landmarks. I… Weight-shiftTechnicalIn cruise
  491. 20SEP 2011 Other eventA strong north wind was blowing across the runway. While taxiing, I was caught out by the crosswind as I was listening to my instructor's words. Suddenly, while I was on the taxiway… Three-axisVigilanceRollout after landing
  492. 07AUG 2011 Touchdown outside the runwayFirst test flight of an amateur-built three-axis microlight that had followed the plans and assembly instructions precisely. Stabilised final but impossible to flare (stick at the rear stop) and impact… Three-axisTechnicalOn final
  493. 20JUL 2011 Engine failure in flightAfter take-off and levelling off, a sudden drop in oil pressure to 0 is detected (Rotax 912). Pilot's reaction: engine power reduced to idle and a short circuit too close and too fast… Three-axisTechnicalOn take-off
  494. 15JUL 2011 Abnormal contact with the runwayDuring low-level flight, 300 feet along the coast 300 metres from the shore, a brief glance at my engine instruments as I do at least every two minutes (especially the… Three-axisAbandoning the flight
  495. 13JUL 2011 Engine failure in flightSwitching to the right tank to balance my aircraft's fuel consumption, my engine stopped in flight. I then remembered a piece of advice from my instructor: if something happens to you in flight,… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  496. 28JUN 2011 Engine failure in flightThat day I flew between 16:00 and 17:00 in an exceptionally high outside temperature (40°). Few thermals, probably because the temperature was uniform both horizontally and vertically.… Three-axisTechnicalIn cruise
  497. 09JUN 2011 Engine failure in flightTo prepare a cross-country with two legs, I used one of the software tools made available to pilots. For organisational reasons, I prepared the two parts of the trip on two… Three-axisProceduresDuring flight preparation
  498. 10MAY 2011 Mid-air collisionThe aircraft is fitted with an autopilot, a transponder and a ZAON passive collision detector (PCAS). Flying on autopilot coupled to the GPS for heading and altitude in an MCR, I was flying at 2800 ft QNH to… Three-axisVigilanceIn cruise
  499. 09APR 2011 Flight outside limitsTake-off from the airfield around 18:00. The air is very calm, I set off downwind (estimated at 3kt) on heading 150. I want to make a local flight lasting two hours at most. At the time of… ParamotorWeatherIn cruise
  500. 10FEB 2011 Runway excursionWhile preparing in an area I know and fly over regularly, I discover, using my ICAO 945 aeronautical chart, that an existing wind farm no longer appears on it! Three-axisDuring flight preparation
  501. 10JAN 2011 Runway excursionWith a foreign passenger on board, suddenly behind my back, I feel shaking. Behind me, a grey mass tumbles down. By gestures, to my passenger: are you OK? Thumbs up: OK! (he does not speak French,… Three-axisProceduresIn cruise
  502. 08DEC 2010 Other eventSigned off on a club microlight in a region different from mine, I decide to make a local flight with my wife to another aerodrome 40 min away. The navigation is easy: straight coastal region with… Three-axisDuring flight preparation
  503. 04OCT 2010 Touchdown outside the runwayOn a foot-launched paramotor take-off, once the required running speed is reached, I apply light brake on both sides of the wing to increase the angle of attack and leave the ground more easily. During… ParamotorTechnicalOn take-off
  504. 23SEP 2010 Flight outside limitsHigh-wing 3-AXIS STOL MICROLIGHT. Take-off when alone on board in less than 150 m with a speed that should be 110 km/h and a positive vario 800 to 900 ft/min. That day I underestimated the tailwind component… Three-axisWeatherOn take-off
  505. 14JUN 2010 Loss of visual referenceFollowing a transponder problem, we have to ferry a high-wing training microlight to a coastal airfield where there is a radio workshop 50 nm away. As we are also aeroplane pilots in the club we are… Three-axisWeatherIn cruise
  506. 06MAY 2010 Mid-air collisionBack from a 50-minute local flight with no particular event, alone on board, in fine weather, I arrive overhead the airfield with the associated radio procedure, announcing my entry into… Three-axisVigilanceOn final
  507. 07MAR 2010 Flight outside limitsThe sky was blue with no wind. The forecast announced an orange thunderstorm alert for the next day. Examining this blue sky showed storm cumulus 100 km away and a cloud veil of 15 km by 3 of the stratus type at… ParamotorWeatherIn cruise
  508. 09DEC 2009 Loss of control on the groundLanding at a short microlight strip. The information sheet specifies that landing must be made facing SOUTH. The reason for this direction is not given (the strip is flat) but on asking, it is just to… Three-axisProcedures
  509. 14JUL 2009 Other eventFLIGHT to a coastal aerodrome with a 1400 m hard runway. CAVOK. Arriving in sight of the airfield after contact with the tower, cleared to the downwind leg. Preparing the machine, one notch of flap, pump. On the downwind leg the… Three-axisProceduresOn final
  510. 05OCT 2008 Inappropriate handling of the aircraft - flight envelope limitsAfter quite a long period on the ground without flying (2 months) I had the opportunity to make an autumn flight in the late afternoon after work. I wanted to make this local flight because the weather conditions were… Three-axisProceduresDuring flight preparation
  511. 13JUN 2006 Breach of the rules of the airWe had planned (with my wife) to go and see our daughters during their 3-week stay near Châtellerault. The club microlight is available and I have held my licence for less than a year. After a first weekend… Three-axisWeatherIn cruise

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