Cessna 172 accident at Bad Voslau Airport

2 fatalities • Bad Voslau, Austria

A personal flight involving a Cessna 172 ended in a fatal terrain impact at Bad Voslau Airport in Austria.

What happened

On June 4, 2018, at approximately 0815 UTC, a Cessna 172S, registration F-HFPL, struck the ground at Bad Voslau Airport in Bad Voslau, Austria. The aircraft was being operated by Wiener Luftfahrerverband - Pilotenclub as a personal flight. The impact resulted in 2 fatalities, involving the pilot in command and a passenger. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.

At the time of the event, weather conditions were reported as Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 25 statute miles and winds from 000 degrees at 02 knots.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jul 2018 Cessna 172 S accident near Bad Voslau, Austria?

A personal flight involving a Cessna 172 ended in a fatal terrain impact at Bad Voslau Airport in Austria.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jul 2018 Cessna 172 S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jul 2018 involved a Cessna 172 S, operated by Wiener Luftfahrerverband - Pilotenclub W, at Bad Voslau, Austria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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