On June 22, 1976, a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II (registration OE-FLI) operated by Austrian Airtransport was involved in an aviation accident near Vienna-Schwechat, Austria during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Insufficient speed due to inadvertent shutdown of the second engine during a simulated engine failure, resulting in a stall. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During a training flight at Vienna-Schwechat Airport, an instructor simulated an engine failure, but the pilot-in-command inadvertently shut down the second engine, causing a stall and crash. All three occupants were seriously injured.
Flight Details
A training flight departed from Vienna-Schwechat Airport with an instructor and two student pilots on board. The crew was engaged in a local training mission.
Accident Sequence
Shortly after liftoff, during the initial climb, the instructor shut down one engine to simulate a failure at low altitude. Under supervision, the pilot-in-command then inadvertently shut down the second engine. As a result, the airplane experienced insufficient speed and stalled. It subsequently crashed and burst into flames.
Injuries and Damage
All three occupants—the instructor and two student pilots—were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.
Probable cause
Insufficient speed due to inadvertent shutdown of the second engine during a simulated engine failure, resulting in a stall.
What happened in the 22 Jun 1976 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident near Vienna-Schwechat, Austria?
During a training flight at Vienna-Schwechat Airport, an instructor simulated an engine failure, but the pilot-in-command inadvertently shut down the second engine, causing a stall and crash. All three occupants were seriously injured.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jun 1976 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Jun 1976 involved a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, registration OE-FLI, operated by Austrian Airtransport, at Vienna-Schwechat, Austria.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Insufficient speed due to inadvertent shutdown of the second engine during a simulated engine failure, resulting in a stall.
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