Hawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55 crashes near Forcletta, France

5 fatalities • Forcletta, Switzerland

A Swiss-registered scenic flight crashed into a mountain ridge in the Alps, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

On February 11, 2011, at 10:45 UTC, a Hawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55, registration HB-GDS, crashed near Forcletta, France. The aircraft was performing an Alpine scenic flight, having originated from Lausanne (LSGL), Switzerland. At the time of the accident, visual meteorological conditions (VMC) were in effect. The aircraft impacted a mountain ridge, resulting in 5 fatal injuries for the pilot and four passengers.

Probable cause

The official cause is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Feb 2011 Hawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55 accident near Forcletta, Switzerland?

A Swiss-registered scenic flight crashed into a mountain ridge in the Alps, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Feb 2011 Hawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Feb 2011 involved a Hawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55, operated by Christian Roman, at Forcletta, Switzerland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official cause is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government.

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