Accident Details
On August 26, 2010, at 1109 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32R-300, Swiss registered HB-PRE, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Oey, Gemeinde Saanen, Switzerland. The aircraft was owned by Swiss Aviation Services AG and operated by Bodanair AG. A post-impact fire ensued. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Flight and Fatalities
The flight originated from Saanen (LSGK) and was en route to Zurich (LSZH). The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.
Witness Statements
The Swiss investigators received statements indicating that after take-off the airplane did not gain altitude and crashed shortly thereafter.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Swiss government or the Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau – Switzerland, AAIB – Aeropole 1, Rte de Morens, CH-1530 Payerne, Switzerland.