6 fatalities

28 Apr 2012: PIPER PA32R 301 — Groupement de Vol a Moteur Lausanne — Attalens, Fribourg, Switzerland

Attalens, Fribourg, Switzerland

On 28 Apr 2012, a PIPER PA32R 301 operated by Groupement de Vol a Moteur Lausanne was involved in an aviation accident near Attalens, Fribourg, Switzerland. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On April 28, 2012, Piper PA-32R-301 HB-PGA crashed near Tatroz, Attalens, Switzerland. All six aboard were fatally injured. The aircraft was destroyed. It departed Lausanne for Bex.

Accident Overview

On April 28, 2012, at approximately 1500 UTC, a Piper PA-32R-301 aircraft, registration HB-PGA, impacted terrain near the village of Tatroz in Attalens, Fribourg, Switzerland. All six persons on board sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact.

Flight Details

The flight had departed from Lausanne Airport (LSGN) at an unspecified time and was en route to Bex Airport (LSGB). The exact departure time was not recorded in the source information.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government. The Swiss Accident Investigation Board (SAIB) is responsible for determining the circumstances of the accident. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the Swiss government. Further information may be obtained from the SAIB.