Piper PA-28-161 crash near Kaegiswil Airport

3 fatalities • Kagiswil, Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland

A Piper PA-28-161 crashed into terrain during a go-around at Kaegiswil Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On July 23, 2013, at 15:25 UTC, a Piper PA-28-161, registration HB-PNR, was involved in an accident near Kaegiswil Airport (LSPG) in the Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland. The aircraft was performing a go-around from runway 21 when it impacted the terrain.

The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. The flight had originated from and was intended to return to LSPG.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jul 2013 PIPER PA-28-161 accident near Kagiswil, Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland?

A Piper PA-28-161 crashed into terrain during a go-around at Kaegiswil Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jul 2013 PIPER PA-28-161 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jul 2013 involved a PIPER PA-28-161, operated by Flugbetriebe AG Sarnen-Kaegiswil, at Kagiswil, Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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