Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accidents Investigation Agency

Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accidents Investigation Agency

Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accidents Investigation Agency

Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accidents Investigation Agency

Aircraft Accident – Aveko VL3, French Registration – Hvar Airport, May 31, 2024

Aircraft Accident – Aveko VL3, French Registration – Hvar Airport, May 31, 2024

Aircraft Accident – Aveko VL3, French Registration – Hvar Airport, May 31, 2024

Summary:

On May 31, 2024, in the afternoon, a group of 39 aircraft began arriving at Hvar Airport. The landing of the group started around 13:00 local time. After 33 aircraft landed safely, one aircraft veered left from the final approach to runway 10. The aircraft struck the ground and came to a stop on a gravel road parallel to the runway. During this incident, the aircraft severely injured a cyclist and lightly injured two pedestrians who were on the gravel road at the time.
The pilot, a French national, was unharmed, and the passenger, also a French national, sustained minor injuries.

The cause of the accident was determined to be the loss of control of the aircraft during the final approach phase.

AIN did not issue any safety recommendations.

Investigation details:

Investigation ID 343-08/24-02/03
Start of investigation 31.05.2024.
End of investigation 20.12.2024.
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Safety recommendations:

The Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accidents Investigation Agency, based on the conducted investigation of this accident, in order to increase the safety of the railway system, issues the following safety recommendations:

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