Socata TBM-700 crash, Nov 15, 1991, Epinal-Mirecourt
Socata TBM-700 accident on November 15, 1991 near Epinal-Mirecourt, Vosges, France with no fatalities. Cause: The pilot continued a low approach in...
- Date: November 15, 1991
- Aircraft: Socata TBM-700
- Location: Epinal-Mirecourt, Vosges, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot continued a low approach in visibility below minimums, and during the go-around the aircraft rolled to the left at low speed after power was increased, causing the left wing and engine to strike the runway.
A Socata TBM-700 test flight from Toussus-le-Noble to Epinal-Mirecourt was flown in visibility below minimums. The crew could not find the runway and started a go-around, but when power was increased the aircraft rolled left and the left wing and engine struck the runway. The aircraft bounced and slid about 400 metres, and the occupants were injured.