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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The mid-air collision occurred during a climbing turn involving two aircraft near the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A mid-air collision involving two aircraft occurred shortly after takeoff from Salzburg, resulting in the deaths of all six occupants.
What happened
Shortly after departing from runway 16/34 at Salzburg-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport, a Cessna 172 climbing to an altitude of approximately 3,300 feet was involved in a fatal collision. The incident occurred roughly two minutes into the flight during a right-hand turn initiated by the crew. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck another private plane, identified by registration OE-DLC, which was carrying four occupants.
Following the impact, both aircraft lost altitude and entered a descent. The wreckage of both planes was located a few kilometers west of the airport. There were no survivors from either aircraft; the accident resulted in six fatalities.
Findings
The collision took place during the climb phase of flight.
The impact occurred while the crew was executing a right turn.
Probable cause
The mid-air collision occurred during a climbing turn involving two aircraft near the airport.