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Piper PA-46-350P accident near Léguillac-De-L'Auche, Fr, May 25, 2008

On May 25, 2008 at about 12:57 pm local time, a Piper PA-46-350P, registered N9245D, was destroyed in an accident near Léguillac-De-L'Auche. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

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 25, 2008 · about 12:57 pm local time
Place
Léguillac-De-L'Auche, France · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
2 people were killed.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Piper PA-46-350P · all PA-46-350Ps on the register
Registration
N9245D · no longer on the register
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Operator: Flaix Air Inc Trustee

The flight

  • Departed from: LFBZ Biarritz
  • Destination: LFPK Coulommiers
  • Flight plan: not recorded

Weather at the time

  • Wind: from 090° at 16 knots
  • Visibility: 6 statute miles
  • Temperature: 68°F (20°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
  • Altimeter: 29.68 inHg
  • Observation at 3:00 pm from LFBZ

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Flight crew1
Passengers1

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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