Avions Robin DR400 accident near Arras, Fr, May 21, 2015
On May 21, 2015 at about 12:45 pm local time, a Avions Robin DR400, registered FGBUP, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering near Arras. 2 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 21, 2015 · about 12:45 pm local time
- Place
- Arras, France · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Avions Robin DR400 140B
- Registration
- FGBUP · no longer on the register · serial 1364
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 21, 2015 about 1245 UTC, a Robin DR400-140B airplane, French registration F-GBUP, impacted into a cultivated field near the Arras-Roclincourt Airport (LFQD), Arras, France. One pilot and a passenger were killed. Another pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was destroyed in a post-impact fire. Visual Meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The local flight originated at LFQD. French officials reported the airplane was performing a touch and go at LFQD when the airplane's engine lost power. The pilots attempted to perform a U-turn back to the airport when it departed controlled flight and impacted into a cultivated corn field. Arras-Roclincourt Airport resides at an elevation of 337 feet msl. It has one runway designated 05/23 with a grass surface measuring 3,363 feet long and 197 feet wide. This Investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. Any further information may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses Zone Sud – Batiment 153 10 rue de Paris Aeroport du Bourget 93352 Le Bourget Cedex France Telephone: +33 1 49 92 72 00 Facsimile: +33 1 49 92 72 03 E-mail: info@bea-fr.org This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the French Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,425 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-D2A (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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