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.