Accident
On January 20, 2014, at approximately 1400 coordinated universal time, a Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 aircraft, registration YR-BNP, impacted mountainous terrain near Horea, Cluj, Romania. The flight had departed from Baneasa International Airport (LRBS) and was en route to Oradea International Airport (LROD). The two pilots and five passengers aboard were all fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed.
Circumstances
According to information released by Romanian investigators, the aircraft impacted a snowy, wooded area in mountainous terrain under unknown circumstances. No further details regarding the events leading to the accident have been provided.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Romanian government. The Romanian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation and Analysis Center (CIAS) is responsible for the inquiry. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the Romanian government. Further information may be obtained from CIAS at the address provided.