Robinson R66 accident near Carinthia, Austria

1 fatality • Carinthia, Austria

A Robinson R66 crashed into terrain near Carinthia, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

What happened

On September 8, 2016, at 1920 UTC, a Robinson R66, registration OE-XHA, crashed into terrain near Carinthia, Austria. The flight had departed from Elberfelder Hutte, Austria, and was traveling toward Salzburg (LOWS), Austria. At the time of the accident, the weather was in visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

The impact destroyed the aircraft. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury, and the passenger sustained 1 serious injury.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Sep 2016 ROBINSON R66 accident near Carinthia, Austria?

A Robinson R66 crashed into terrain near Carinthia, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Sep 2016 ROBINSON R66 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Sep 2016 involved a ROBINSON R66, operated by Hannes Arch, at Carinthia, Austria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

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