Accident Overview
On 28 October 2001, at approximately 14:52 UTC, a Cessna 182 (model C 182 B) collided with a rocky outcrop known as Karl's Stein in the Fischau foothills, within the municipality of Bad Fischau-Brunn, Lower Austria. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Flight
The privately operated aircraft departed Fürstenfeld Airport (LOGF) at around 13:18 UTC. On board were the pilot and one passenger. The intended flight was a work flight in the area of Wiener Neustadt.
Accident Sequence
Upon arrival at Wiener Neustadt-West Airport (LOXN), weather conditions did not permit landing under visual flight rules. After a missed approach, the airport management suggested positioning two vehicles with lights and blue warning lights near the runway threshold to improve visibility of the runway. During the departure after the missed approach, the aircraft collided with the rock face of Karl's Stein.
Aftermath
The accident site was located at coordinates N 47° 49′ 48.94″, E 016° 08′ 27.92″ at an elevation of 475 meters above mean sea level. The aircraft was destroyed. Investigation by the Austrian safety investigation authorities determined the sequence of events based on evidence collected by the state police and the accident investigation team.