A single-engine amateur-built aircraft crashed into a car and caught fire during a forced landing following engine failure.
On September 20, 2015, at approximately 1000 UTC, a Glassair RG aircraft, registered HB-YEA, experienced a loss of engine power while flying near Muhen, Switzerland.
Following the engine failure, the pilot attempted a forced landing. During the maneuver, the aircraft struck an automobile and subsequently burst into flames. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
A single-engine amateur-built aircraft crashed into a car and caught fire during a forced landing following engine failure.
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
The accident on 20 Sep 2015 involved a AMATEUR CONSTRUCTION GLASAIR RG RG, at Muhen, Switzerland.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
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