1 fatality

30 Jul 2011: SOCATA TB10 NO SERIES — Kufstein, Austria

Kufstein, Austria

On 30 Jul 2011, a SOCATA TB10 NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Kufstein, Austria. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On July 30, 2011, a Netherlands-registered Socata TB 10 crashed 7 nm WNW of Kufstein, Austria, in IMC. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger fatally injured. Austrian investigators reported impact during difficult weather.

Accident Overview

On July 30, 2011, at 1040 coordinated universal time, a Netherlands-registered Socata TB 10, registration PH-RCV, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances 7 nautical miles west northwest of Kufstein, Austria. The aircraft was operated under instrument meteorological conditions at the time of the accident.

Occupant Injuries

The pilot sustained serious injuries, while the passenger received fatal injuries.

Flight Details

The flight originated from Venezia San Nicolo (LIPV), Italy, and was destined for Schleißheim Airport (EDNX) in Schleißheim, Germany.

Investigation Findings

The Austrian investigators reported that the airplane impacted mountainous terrain during difficult weather conditions. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government.

Official Information

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Austrian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: BMVIT - IIBAV/UUB/LF, Federal Office of Transport, Accident Investigation Branch, Department of Aviation, Postfach 207, 1000 Wien, Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien, Austria.

Contributing factors

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