Synopsis
On 2 November 2008 at 16:33 UTC, a Piper PA34-220T motor aircraft was involved in an accident in Kaiserwald, Gemeinde 8143 Zwaring-Pöls, Bezirk Graz-Umgebung, Styria, Austria. The Austrian Safety Investigation Board (Sicherheitsuntersuchungsstelle des Bundes) conducted an investigation in accordance with EU Regulation 996/2010.
The Aircraft
The aircraft was a Piper PA34-220T. No registration was provided in the source. The aircraft was equipped with an automatic flight control system (autopilot), which was subject to further technical examination. The investigation included review of maintenance records, mass and balance calculations, and avionics.
Accident Sequence
The accident occurred during a flight. The investigation analyzed the flight path, including aspects of a missed approach (abbruch des Anfluges). Human factors, air traffic services, and weather conditions were evaluated. The pilot and passengers were on board; the source does not specify numbers or injuries.
Wreckage and Damage
The wreckage was examined at the accident site. Distribution and condition of parts were documented. The aircraft sustained damage. There was no evidence of fire according to the report.
Investigation Findings
The investigation covered flight preparation, personnel injuries, damage to the aircraft and other property, crew information, aircraft documentation, weather analysis, navigation aids, flight recorders (GPS devices), and medical/pathological tests. The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) was assessed. The autopilot was examined as part of further investigations. The report includes analysis of operational aspects of the missed approach, human factors, and flight path.
Probable Cause
The source excerpt does not include the conclusions section; therefore no probable cause is stated.