Accident Overview
On 11 October 2021, a Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V aircraft crashed near Löwenburg in the Siebengebirge mountain range. The accident occurred during a flight that originated from an unspecified location. The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) opened an investigation under case number BFU21-0926-3X.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V, a twin-engine light aircraft manufactured by Piper Aircraft. No registration or other identifying information was provided in the initial report. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot and one passenger suffered fatal injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed. Additionally, the accident caused damage to forest and field areas (Forst-/Flurschaden) on the ground.
Investigation
The BFU conducted the investigation in accordance with EU Regulation No. 996/2010 and German law (Flugunfall-Untersuchungs-Gesetz). The sole purpose of the investigation was accident prevention, not the determination of fault or liability. No probable cause for the accident has been stated in the preliminary report.