Mid-air collision near Zell am See, Austria

4 fatalities • Zell am See, Austria

Two light aircraft collided in flight near Zell am See, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On August 28, 2011, at 13:43 UTC, a mid-air collision occurred near Zell am See, Austria, involving two aircraft. The first aircraft, a Cessna 150 with registration D-EEAW, had departed from Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport (LOWI) in Tyrol, Austria. The second aircraft, a Diamond HK-36R with registration D-KILL, had departed from Paterzell Airfield in Wessobrunn, Germany.

Both aircraft were en route to the Zell am See Airfield (LOWZ). The collision resulted in 4 fatal injuries, involving both individuals on board the Cessna and both individuals on board the Diamond.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Aug 2011 CESSNA F150 F accident near Zell am See, Austria?

Two light aircraft collided in flight near Zell am See, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Aug 2011 CESSNA F150 F accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Aug 2011 involved a CESSNA F150 F, operated by Fly-West GmbH, at Zell am See, Austria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?