Socata TBM 700 accident near Lyon, Fr, November 9, 2011
On November 9, 2011 at about 8:15 am local time, a Socata TBM 700, registered N228CX, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Lyon. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 9, 2011 · about 8:15 am local time
- Place
- Lyon, France · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Socata TBM 700 · all TBM 700s on the register
- Registration
- N228CX · registry record · serial 84
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during approach defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 7
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: LFPN Toussus-Le-Nobl
- Destination: LFLY Lyon Bron
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 100° at 2 knots
- Sky: overcast at 700 ft
- Temperature: 48°F (9°C), dew point 48°F (9°C)
- Altimeter: 30.12 inHg
- Observation at 8:00 am from LFLY
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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