On May 1, 2013, a BEDE 5J (registration N53EJ) operated by The Flying Bulls GmbH was involved in an aviation accident near Baumkirchen, Austria. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
The Civil Aviation Safety Investigative Authority of Austria notified the NTSB of an accident involving an experimental amateur-built BeDe 5J, registration N53EJ, near Baumkirchen, Austria. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative.
Accident
The Civil Aviation Safety Investigative Authority of Austria (CASAIA) notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a BeDe 5J aircraft, registration N53EJ. The airplane is described as experimental and amateur-built. The accident location is near Baumkirchen, Austria.
Investigation
In response, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Austrian authorities in the investigation of this accident. The appointment is made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, with the United States serving as the State of Manufacturer of the airplane. The U.S. Accredited Representative will participate in the investigative process, providing expertise on the aircraft's design and construction. The Austrian government will release all investigative information and findings.
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