SOCATA TB10

Kufstein, July 30, 2011

Event Information

DateJuly 30, 2011
Event TypeACC
LocationKufstein
CountryAU
Coordinates47.60250, 11.97056
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN11WA592
Event ID20110824X75224

Aircraft

MakeSOCATA
ModelTB10
Registration #PH-RCV
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Probable Cause

Under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government.

Full Narrative

On July 30, 2011, at 1040 coordinated universal time, a Netherlands-registered Socata TB 10, PH-RCV, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances 7 nautical miles west northwest of Kufstein, Austria. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight originated from Venezia San Nicolo (LIPV), Italy, and was en route to Schleißheim Airport (EDNX), Schleißheim, Germany.

The Austrian investigators reported that the airplane impacted mountainous terrain during difficult weather conditions.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Austrian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

BMVIT - IIBAV/UUB/LF
Federal Office of Transport
Accident Investigation Branch, Department of Aviation
Postfach 207, 1000 Wien
Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien
Austria

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