1 fatality

2 Oct 2009: CESSNA F172N — Sulzberg, Germany

Sulzberg, Germany

On 2 Oct 2009, a CESSNA F172N was involved in an aviation accident near Sulzberg, Germany. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On October 2, 2009, a Cessna F172N (D-EDVG) impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Sulzberg, Germany. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from St. Johann, Austria.

Accident

On October 2, 2009, at 1800 coordinated universal time, a Cessna F172N, German registered D-EDVG, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Sulzberg, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured.

Flight Details

The flight originated from St. Johann, Austria, and was en route to Michelstadt, Germany.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. The German investigators reported that the airplane was destroyed when it impacted forested terrain under unknown circumstances. Further information may be obtained from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was a Cessna F172N, a single-engine piston airplane. No additional details about the aircraft were provided.

Circumstances

The exact circumstances leading to the impact remain unknown. No further information has been released by investigators.

Contributing factors

Other authority investigated