Accident Summary
On January 4, 2016, at approximately 1356 UTC, a Cirrus Design SR-20 with United Kingdom registration G-ZOGT was destroyed when it impacted the North Sea near Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands. The aircraft was owned by a private individual and was conducting a personal flight under visual flight rules (VFR). The pilot on board is missing and presumed dead. Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) prevailed at the time of the accident.
Flight Details
The flight was non-scheduled and local, departing from Birmingham Airport (EGBJ) in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, with an intended destination of Osnabruck-Atterheide Airport (EDWO) in Osnabruck, Germany. The pilot had reported meteorological conditions including fog. The aircraft disappeared from radar while en route.
Wreckage and Location
The wreckage of the airplane was found in the water approximately 4 nautical miles west of Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands. The circumstances leading to the accident remain unknown.
Investigation
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of The Netherlands. Further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from:
The Dutch Safety Board P.O. Box 95404 2509 CK THE HAGUE The Netherlands Telephone: +31 70 333 7000 Facsimile: +31 70 333 7077 www.safetyboard.nl
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Dutch Safety Board, The Netherlands.