4 fatalities

17 Aug 2013: CESSNA 172 — Flying Club — Bolzano, Italy

Bolzano, Italy

On 17 Aug 2013, a CESSNA 172 operated by Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Bolzano, Italy. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 17, 2013, a Cessna FR172J (D-EDQL) operated by a flying club struck mountainous terrain near San Pellegrino, Italy, during a local flight from Bolzano. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries; the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Details

On August 17, 2013, at 1400 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna FR172J, German registration D-EDQL, was destroyed after colliding with mountainous terrain near San Pellegrino, Italy. The aircraft was operated by a flying club and had departed from Bolzano, Italy (LIPB) for a local flight. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Italy, specifically the Agenzia Nazionale Per La Sicurezza Del Volo (ANSV). No probable cause or contributing factors have been released in this informational report. Further details can be obtained from ANSV.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was a Cessna FR172J, a four-seat high-wing single-engine light aircraft. The registration D-EDQL is German. The accident occurred in mountainous terrain, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft.

Operator Information

The aircraft was operated by a flying club. The flight originated from Bolzano, Italy, for a local purpose. The pilot and three passengers were aboard at the time of the accident.

Location and Timing

The accident took place near San Pellegrino, Italy, on August 17, 2013, at 1400 UTC. The specific time of day and weather conditions were not provided in the source.