Aircraft crash in Swiss Alps near Klöntal

5 fatalities • Klöntal, Switzerland • Flight

A private flight departing from Albenga Airport crashed in the Swiss Alps, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

A private flight consisting of one pilot and four passengers departed from Albenga Airport, bound for Stuttgart. While the twin engine aircraft was cruising over the Swiss Alps, the flight encountered severe weather, including turbulence and thunderstorm activity. During this period, the pilot lost control of the plane, which subsequently descended into a mountain slope near Klöntal. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate. The wreckage was located at an elevation of 1,800 metres, and the accident resulted in five fatalities.

Findings

  • The flight encountered severe thunderstorm activity and turbulence during the cruise phase.
  • The loss of control led to a high-speed impact with the terrain.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while navigating through intense thunderstorms and turbulence.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-08-24 Cessna 340 accident near Klöntal, Switzerland?

A private flight departing from Albenga Airport crashed in the Swiss Alps, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2000-08-24 Cessna 340 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-08-24 involved a Cessna 340, registration D-ICEN, operated by Private Germany, at Klöntal, Switzerland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while navigating through intense thunderstorms and turbulence.

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