Piper PA-28 crash near Berghaus Diavolezza

3 fatalities • Berghaus Diavolezza, Switzerland

A private Piper PA-28-181 crashed into mountainous terrain in Switzerland, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On August 4, 2017, at approximately 0710 UTC, a Piper PA-28-181, registration HB-PER, departed from Samedan, Switzerland, for a non-scheduled local flight. At 0720 UTC, the aircraft impacted mountainous terrain near Berghhaus Diavoleットzza, Switzerland.

The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries and 1 serious injury. The pilot and two passengers were killed, while a third passenger sustained serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. At the time of the accident, the weather consisted of visual meteorological conditions.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Aug 2017 PIPER PA28 181 accident near Berghaus Diavolezza, Switzerland?

A private Piper PA-28-181 crashed into mountainous terrain in Switzerland, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Aug 2017 PIPER PA28 181 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Aug 2017 involved a PIPER PA28 181, operated by Motorfluggruppe Oberengadin, at Berghaus Diavolezza, Switzerland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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