Piper PA28 crash near Bovec, Slovenia

3 fatalities • Bovec, Slovenia

A Piper PA-28-161 crashed into mountainous terrain near Bovec, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On September 1, 2016, at approximately 1545 UTC, a Piper PA-2 8-161, registration S5-DES, crashed into mountains near Bovec, Slovenia. The flight departed from Bovec Airfield (LJBO) with a planned destination of Ljubljana Airport (LJLJ).

The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries for the pilot and two passengers.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sep 2016 PIPER PA28 161 accident near Bovec, Slovenia?

A Piper PA-28-161 crashed into mountainous terrain near Bovec, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sep 2016 PIPER PA28 161 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Sep 2016 involved a PIPER PA28 161, at Bovec, Slovenia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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