Piper PA-34 Crash Near Skopje Airport

6 fatalities • Skopje, Macedonia, Macedonia

A multi-engine aircraft crashed into terrain during an approach to Alexander the Great Airport in Macedonia.

What happened

On September 6, 2016, at approximately 15:40 local time, a Piper PA-34-200T with registration D-GLLW crashed while attempting an ILS approach to Runway 34 at Alexander the Great Airport (LWSK) in Skopje, Macedonia.

The aircraft had originated from Treviso Airport (LIPH) in Milan, Italy. Upon impacting the terrain, the aircraft was destroyed. There were 6 fatal injuries among the persons on board.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Sep 2016 PIPER PA34 200T accident near Skopje, Macedonia, Macedonia?

A multi-engine aircraft crashed into terrain during an approach to Alexander the Great Airport in Macedonia.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Sep 2016 PIPER PA34 200T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Sep 2016 involved a PIPER PA34 200T, at Skopje, Macedonia, Macedonia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?