Aircraft Information
The accident aircraft was a Piper PA-34-220T, registered as OE-FEE (serial number 34-8133066). It was on an instrument flight rules flight plan from W. A. Mozart Airport, Salzburg, Austria, to Graz Airport (LOWG).
Accident Sequence
On November 2, 2008, at 1633 UTC, the airplane was vectored for an Instrument Landing System approach to runway 35C at Graz Airport. According to the Austrian Accident Investigation Branch, the airplane was never established on the approach. When the airplane passed 200 feet above the decision altitude, air traffic control instructed the pilot to go around. While turning back inbound for another attempt, the airplane descended and crashed in a wooded area.
Consequences
The pilot and two passengers on board were killed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Instrument meteorological conditions were present at the time of the accident.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Austrian government. Further information may be obtained from the Federal Office of Transport, Accident Investigation Branch, Department Aviation, Postfach 207, 1000 Wien, or Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien, Austria.