Accident Overview
On December 19, 2010, at 1402 coordinated universal time, a German-registered Raytheon 390 Premier I, bearing registration D-IAYL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during maneuvering near Bever, Switzerland. The two pilots on board received fatal injuries.
Flight Details
The aircraft had departed from Zagreb Airport (LDZA) in Croatia and was en route to Samedan Airport (LSZS) in Switzerland. According to initial information released by Switzerland's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), the airplane was executing a right turn at low altitude in preparation for landing at LSZS.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident falls under the jurisdiction of the Government of Switzerland. The AAIB, based in Payerne, is responsible for conducting the inquiry. As of the source report, no further details regarding the cause or contributing factors were provided. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Switzerland.