Accident Details
On February 11, 2011, at 1045 coordinated universal time, a Hawker Beechcraft BE-95-B55, Swiss registered HB-GDS, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Forcletta, France. The aircraft was owned and operated by the accident pilot.
Flight Information
The flight originated from Lausanne (LSGL), Switzerland, and was an Alpine scenic flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured.
Investigation
The Swiss investigators received reports that the aircraft impacted a mountain ridge. 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 Accident Investigation Bureau – Switzerland.
Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau – Switzerland AAIB – Aeropole 1 Rte de Morens CH-1530 Payerne Switzerland [email protected]