3 fatalities

28 Oct 2011: Piper PA-31T — Toulouse, France

Toulouse, France
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On October 28, 2011, a Piper PA-31T (OE-FKG) crashed near Toulouse Blagnac Airport while on an ILS approach. Three occupants were fatally injured, one seriously. The flight originated from Kassel, Germany.

Accident Overview

On October 28, 2011, at 1930 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-31T aircraft, registered in Austria as OE-FKG, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Toulouse Blagnac Airport (LFBO) in Toulouse, France. The flight had originated from Kassel, Germany. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.

Occupants and Injuries

The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. One additional passenger suffered serious injuries.

Flight Sequence

French investigators received reports that the pilot reported a problem while flying the instrument landing system (ILS) approach to runway 14R. The airplane subsequently struck the ground, leading to a post-impact fire.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the French government or Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses (BEA). Further information may be obtained from the BEA at: Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses, Zone Sud, 200 rue de Paris, Aéroport du Bourget, 93350 Le Bourget Cedex, France.

Contributing factors

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