Departure and Flight
A twin-engine aircraft departed Innsbruck-Kranebitten Airport at 0654 local time on a private flight to Valencia, Spain, with seven passengers and one pilot onboard. Visual flight rules (VFR) conditions were present at the time of departure. The aircraft took off from runway 26 and subsequently turned to the south.
Accident and Impact
Shortly after the turn, the pilot encountered reduced visibility due to foggy conditions. While operating in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the aircraft struck trees, lost altitude, and crashed in a wooded area near the village of Ellbögen, approximately 15 kilometers southeast of Innsbruck Airport. The wreckage came to rest at an altitude of 1,612 meters and burst into flames. The aircraft was completely destroyed by a post-impact fire.
Casualties
Two passengers sustained serious injuries, while six other occupants were killed in the accident.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain after the pilot continued under VFR mode in IMC conditions.