3 fatalities

1 Sep 2016: PIPER PA28 161 — Bovec, Slovenia

Bovec, Slovenia

On 1 Sep 2016, a PIPER PA28 161 was involved in an aviation accident near Bovec, Slovenia. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 1, 2016, a Piper PA-28-161 (S5-DES) crashed into mountainous terrain near Bovec, Slovenia, destroying the aircraft and fatally injuring the pilot and two passengers. The flight originated from Bovec Airfield en route to Ljubljana Airport.

Accident Overview

On September 1, 2016, at approximately 1545 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28-161 aircraft bearing Slovenia registration S5-DES was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Bovec, Slovenia. The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries.

Flight Details

The flight originated from Bovec Airfield (LJBO) in Bovec, Slovenia, and was destined for Ljubljana Airport (LJLJ) in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Republic of Slovenia. Information released by the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Service, Ministry of Infrastructure, Republic of Slovenia, is contained in this report for informational purposes only. Further details may be obtained from that authority.