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Aircraft crash in Lechtaler Alpen (D-IKOS)

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On April 25, 1987, a Cessna 414 Chancellor (registration D-IKOS) operated by Private Germany was involved in an aviation accident near Landeck, Austria in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a mountain while in transit through the Lechtaler Alpen. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain in the Tyrol region of Austria, resulting in the death of the pilot.

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.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain while in transit through the Lechtaler Alpen.

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