2 fatalities

Midair Collision Near Salzburg-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport (OE-FFK)

Salzburg, AustriaTakeoff (climb)

On October 26, 1988, a Cessna 501 Citation I (registration OE-FFK) operated by Aero Technik was involved in an aviation accident near Salzburg, Austria during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Two aircraft collided shortly after takeoff from Salzburg-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport, resulting in a crash west of the airport. All six people aboard both aircraft were killed.

Incident Overview A midair collision occurred two minutes after takeoff from Salzburg-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport. The incident involved an aircraft that had just departed runway 16/34 and a private Cessna 172 registered OE-DLC. The collision took place while the departing aircraft was climbing to a height of 3,300 feet and initiating a right turn. The Cessna 172 was carrying four people at the time of the collision. Following the impact, both aircraft entered a dive and crashed a few kilometers west of the airport. All six people in both aircraft were killed in the accident. The source does not specify the type, registration, operator, or date of the other aircraft involved, nor does it provide a probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Oct 1988 Cessna 501 Citation I accident near Salzburg, Austria?

Two aircraft collided shortly after takeoff from Salzburg-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport, resulting in a crash west of the airport. All six people aboard both aircraft were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Oct 1988 Cessna 501 Citation I accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Oct 1988 involved a Cessna 501 Citation I, registration OE-FFK, operated by Aero Technik, at Salzburg, Austria.