Piper PA-34 Crash in Castro Verde, Portugal

3 fatalities • Castro Verde, Portugal

A night navigation training flight ended in a fatal accident near Castro Verde, Portugal, resulting in the loss of the aircraft and three people.

What happened

On September 15, 2009, at 20:55 Western European Summer Time, a Piper PA-34-220T, registration OO-TML, operated by Ben-Air Flight Academy, crashed during a night navigation training flight. The aircraft disappeared from radar, and no further communication could be established with the crew.

Following the loss of contact, the wreckage was located at 21:45. The debris was found spread over a large area following an impact with the terrain. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, involving the flight instructor and two students.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Sep 2009 PIPER PA34 220T accident near Castro Verde, Portugal?

A night navigation training flight ended in a fatal accident near Castro Verde, Portugal, resulting in the loss of the aircraft and three people.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Sep 2009 PIPER PA34 220T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Sep 2009 involved a PIPER PA34 220T, operated by BEN-AIR FLIGHT ACADEMY N.V., at Castro Verde, Portugal.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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