28 Oct 2011: Piper PA-31T

28 Oct 2011: Piper PA-31T — Unknown operator

3 fatalities • Toulouse, France

Probable cause

Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

On October 28, 2011, at 1930 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-31T, Austrian-registered OE-FKG, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Toulouse Blagnac Airport (LFBO), Toulouse, France. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured; one passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from Kassel, Germany.

The French investigators received reports that the pilot reported a problem while flying the instrument landing system approach to runway 14R. The airplane impacted the ground and a postimpact fire ensued.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government or Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses Zone Sud 200 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93350 Le Bourget Cedex France

Contributing factors

  • Other authority investigated

Conditions

Weather
wind 120/01kt, vis 5sm

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