Fatal accident involving Piper PA-31T at Cascais Aerodrome

4 fatalities • Cascais, Portugal

A Piper PA-31T crashed during its initial climb from runway 17 in Portugal, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

On April 17, 2017, at approximately 1104 UTC, a Piper PA-31T, registered as HB-LTI, was involved in a fatal accident at the Cascais Aerodrome (LPCS) in Cascais, Portugal. The aircraft was performing an initial climb from runway 17, en route from Cascais to Avignon-Provence Airport (LFMV) in France, when it experienced a loss of control.

The aircraft was destroyed upon impact, which was followed by a post-impact fire. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries to the occupants of the aircraft, as well as 1 fatality to an individual on the ground.

Probable cause

Not determined

Related events

Same aircraft

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Apr 2017 PIPER PA31T accident near Cascais, Portugal?

A Piper PA-31T crashed during its initial climb from runway 17 in Portugal, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Apr 2017 PIPER PA31T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Apr 2017 involved a PIPER PA31T, operated by Symbios Orthopédie SA, at Cascais, Portugal.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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