Aircraft impact on Mt Kellerjoch during approach to Innsbruck

3 fatalities • Mt Kellerjoch, Austria • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight descending toward Innsbruck-Kranebitten Airport crashed into a mountain slope during low visibility conditions.

What happened

During an approach to Innsbruck-Kranebitten Airport, the aircraft was in its descent phase when it encountered heavy cloud cover. While navigating through these low clouds, the plane collided with the side of Mt Kellerjoch, situated approximately 32 km east of the destination airport.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were three fatalities recorded among the occupants of the flight.

Findings

  • The crew was operating in conditions characterized by low cloud cover during the descent.
  • The collision occurred on the slope of a mountain during the approach phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through low clouds during its descent to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-11-21 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident near Mt Kellerjoch, Austria?

A flight descending toward Innsbruck-Kranebitten Airport crashed into a mountain slope during low visibility conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-11-21 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-11-21 involved a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, registration D-IGSW, operated by GSW Charterflug, at Mt Kellerjoch, Austria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through low clouds during its descent to the airport.

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