Piper PA-31T

Toulouse, October 28, 2011

Event Information

DateOctober 28, 2011
Event TypeACC
LocationToulouse
CountryFR
AirportToulouse Blagnac
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN12WA046
Event ID20111101X24606

Aircraft

MakePiper
ModelPA-31T
Registration #OE-FKG
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal3
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured4

Probable Cause

Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.

Full Narrative

On October 28, 2011, at 1930 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-31T, Austrian-registered OE-FKG, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Toulouse Blagnac Airport (LFBO), Toulouse, France. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured; one passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from Kassel, Germany.

The French investigators received reports that the pilot reported a problem while flying the instrument landing system approach to runway 14R. The airplane impacted the ground and a postimpact fire ensued.

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

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau
Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses
Zone Sud
200 rue de Paris
Aêroport du Bourget
93350 Le Bourget Cedex
France

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