4 fatalities

28 May 2012: CESSNA 172M — Sand Air — Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Netherlands

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Netherlands

On 28 May 2012, a CESSNA 172M operated by Sand Air was involved in an aviation accident near Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Netherlands. 4 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 May 28, 2012, a Netherlands-registered Cessna 172M (PH-SKJ) crashed about 17 nautical miles southwest of Rotterdam The Hague Airport, killing the pilot and three passengers.

Accident

On May 28, 2012, at approximately 0920 universal time (UTC), a Netherlands-registered Cessna 172M, registration PH-SKJ, was destroyed when it impacted terrain about 17 nautical miles southwest of Rotterdam The Hague Airport in The Netherlands. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the government of The Netherlands. The Dutch Safety Board is responsible for conducting the inquiry. Further information can be obtained from:

The Dutch Safety Board P.O. Box 95404 2509 CK DEN HAAG The Netherlands Phone: (+31) 70 333 7000 Fax: (+31) 70 333 7077

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172M. No further details about the aircraft, such as engine type or maintenance history, were provided in the source.

Injuries and Damage

The accident resulted in fatal injuries to all four occupants: the pilot and three passengers. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.