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Piper PA-28 Archer II accident at Forcella di Valmaggiore (I-PIDR)

Predazzo (TN), IT

On December 28, 2022, a Piper PA-28 Archer II (registration I-PIDR) was involved in an aviation accident near Predazzo (TN), IT. This summary draws on records from the Italian National Flight Safety Agency (ANSV).

Sourcesthe Italian National Flight Safety Agency (ANSV)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

A Piper PA-28 Archer II (I-PIDR) crashed into a snowy slope near Forcella di Valmaggiore, Italy, on December 28, 2022. The pilot and two passengers exited the aircraft unassisted and were later airlifted for medical checks.

Incident Overview and Location On December 28, 2022, at 15:21 UTC, a Piper PA-28 Archer II with registration I-PIDR impacted a snow-covered slope near Forcella di Valmaggiore in the Trentino region of Italy. The aircraft came to rest at coordinates N 46.25787° E 011.66460°, at an altitude of approximately 7,070 feet. The crash site was located about 150 meters northwest and roughly 100 feet below the Paolo e Nicola bivouac. The terrain at the impact point was devoid of vegetation, predominantly grassy and rocky, with a slope of about 20 degrees and covered by approximately 60 centimeters of snow.

Controlled flight into terrain

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