4 fatalities

Swiss Investigation into Cessna 172 Accident

Blatten - VS, Switzerland

On July 25, 2020, a CESSNA 172 R operated by Fluggruppe Reichenbach was involved in an aviation accident near Blatten - VS, Switzerland. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The Swiss government notified the NTSB of a July 25, 2020, Cessna 172 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with all findings released by Switzerland.

Incident Notification

The government of Switzerland formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding an aviation accident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft. The incident occurred on July 25, 2020. As the event took place under Swiss jurisdiction, the primary responsibility for the investigation rests with the Swiss authorities.

International Cooperation

In accordance with international aviation safety protocols, specifically ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative. This individual was tasked with assisting the government of Switzerland in its investigative efforts. The appointment ensures that the United States maintains an appropriate level of involvement and oversight in the process, consistent with established bilateral and multilateral agreements.

Information Release

The source material explicitly states that all investigative information related to this event will be released by the government of Switzerland. Consequently, the NTSB does not hold primary authority over the dissemination of findings or data pertaining to this specific accident.