Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed in Gaaden after striking a hill. The pilot had initiated an approach to Bad Vöslau Airport at dusk under visual flight rules (VFR). Due to marginal weather conditions, the pilot was unable to locate the airport and decided to divert to Vienna-Schwechat Airport. During the diversion, the pilot completed a left turn, passed over Baden, and continued at an altitude of 2,000 feet when the aircraft struck a hill and crashed in Gaaden. Both occupants were killed.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. The findings stated that the visibility was too low at the time of the accident to attempt a VFR landing at Bad Vöslau Airport, which was not equipped with an instrument landing system (ILS). According to the weather conditions, the pilot should have flown directly to Vienna-Schwechat Airport.
Probable Cause
The visibility was too low at the time of the accident to attempt a VFR landing at Bad Vöslau Airport that was not equipped with an ILS. According to weather conditions, the pilot should fly directly to Vienna-Schwechat Airport.