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1981-10-15: Cessna 404 Titan (OE-FCT) — Öfag Flugdienst (Österreichische Luftverkehrs) — Ellmau, Austria

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On October 15, 1981, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration OE-FCT) operated by Öfag Flugdienst (Österreichische Luftverkehrs) was involved in an aviation accident near Ellmau, Austria in flight. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain is suspected. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781222147Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine charter flight from Salzburg to Olbia struck a mountain slope near Ellmau, Austria, while cruising in limited visibility. All nine occupants, including two pilots and seven passengers, died. Controlled flight into terrain is suspected.

Accident Details

A twin-engine airplane departed Salzburg Airport on a charter flight to Olbia, Sardinia. The aircraft carried two pilots and seven passengers, German and Austrian citizens who were traveling to participate in a golf tournament. During the en route phase, while cruising in limited visibility, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located approximately 5 kilometers north of Ellmau. The wreckage was discovered near the Gruttenhütte refuge.

Victims

All nine occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. The passengers were German and Austrian nationals en route to a golf tournament in Sardinia.

Investigation

The official investigation into the accident identified the probable cause as suspected controlled flight into terrain. No further details regarding the investigation or contributing factors have been released.

Controlled flight into terrain

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