Socata TBM-700 crash, Apr 28, 2013, Budel-Kempen
Socata TBM-700 accident on April 28, 2013 near Budel-Kempen, North Brabant, Netherlands with no fatalities. Cause: During the initial climb the pilot...
- Date: April 28, 2013
- Aircraft: Socata TBM-700
- Location: Budel-Kempen, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: During the initial climb the pilot mistakenly moved the fuel selector to CUT OFF while trying to retract the flaps, stopping the engine.
A Socata TBM-700 operated by Shairplane took off from Budel-Kempen with four passengers and the pilot bound for Cannes. After gear retraction during the climb, the engine stopped and the aircraft crash-landed in a field about 1,500 metres past the runway end. All five occupants were unhurt.