What happened
On September 3, 2003, a Mooney M20J was involved in a fatal aviation accident in Malvaglia, Switzerland. The impact of the crash resulted in fatalities and led to the total destruction of the aircraft. There were no reported damages to third-party property.
The investigation
The investigation into the accident was conducted by the Swiss accident investigation authority (the Swiss BFU). The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the flight and the sequence of events leading to the loss of the aircraft. The findings were finalized and documented in the official report released in March 2006.
Findings
While the specific mechanical or operational failures were handled by the investigating authority, the investigation established that the accident resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the loss of life. The investigation was based on findings provided by the relevant foreign investigating authorities.