What happened
During its flight, a twin engine aircraft collided with a mountain peak within the Lechtaler Alpen range, situated near Landeck in Tyrol. Following the impact, search and rescue operations were launched to locate the downed plane. The wreckage remained undiscovered for some time, eventually being located in July 1987. The debris was found in a remote area at an elevation of approximately 2,000 meters.
Findings
- The aircraft was occupied by only one person.
- The pilot sustained fatal injuries during the collision.
- The crash occurred during the en route phase of flight.