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French investigators say flap detached before fatal Elixir trainer crash; fleet remains grounded

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Investigators have disclosed that a flap separated during circuit flying before the fatal crash of an Elixir Aircraft single-engined trainer in Rochefort, France. The cause of the separation is not yet understood, and the entire fleet remains grounded as a precaution while the investigation continues.

Discovered 2026-10-08T12:05:19.011623-07:00 | 2026-10-08T12:05:19.011623-07:00

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  • The flap separation preceded a fatal accident, but investigators have not yet established why it occurred; the finding is an important focus for the ongoing safety investigation.
  • The precautionary grounding applies to the entire Elixir trainer fleet, affecting aircraft availability until more is known.

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