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BEA Reenacts Night Flight to Investigate Nice Near Miss

September 21, 2026

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Key Takeaways

BEA reenacted a night flight to study runway lighting impact.
Incident involved a Nouvelair A320 and an easyJet A320 at Nice Airport.
Investigation focuses on weather, flight data, and crew training.
BEA identified areas for improvement in crew knowledge and aerodrome lighting.

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Strategic Implications

The BEA's investigation may indicate a need for enhanced crew training on aerodrome specificities and improved regulatory requirements for aerodrome lighting. The findings could suggest a shift in focus towards preventing similar incidents, which may impact the development of safety procedures and protocols in the aviation industry.

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What Happened

French Investigators Study Runway Lighting Impact on Serious Incident

French accident investigators at the Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA) have reenacted a night flight to understand how runway lighting impacted a serious incident involving a Nouvelair Airbus A320-200 and an easyJet A320-200 at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport. The investigation has focused on weather conditions, flight data, and crew training, and has identified areas for improvement in crew knowledge and aerodrome lighting. The BEA’s findings may lead to changes in safety procedures and protocols, according to AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: September 21, 2026

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