Casualties unknown

2010-02-28: Cessna 150 E — in Gitthof-Brackenberg, Gemeinde Waldzell, Oberösterreich, AT

in Gitthof-Brackenberg, Gemeinde Waldzell, Oberösterreich, AT

On February 28, 2010, a Cessna 150 E was involved in an aviation accident near in Gitthof-Brackenberg, Gemeinde Waldzell, Oberösterreich, AT. This summary draws on records from the Austrian Federal Safety Investigation Authority (SUB).

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On 28 February 2010, a Cessna 150 E was involved in an accident in Gitthof-Brackenberg, Waldzell, Austria. The investigation report covers flight details, personnel, aircraft, weather, and technical aspects.

Accident Details

On 28 February 2010 at approximately 08:15 UTC, a Cessna 150 E aircraft was involved in an accident at Gitthof-Brackenberg, Gemeinde Waldzell, Bezirk Ried im Innkreis, Oberösterreich, Austria. The investigation was conducted by the Sicherheitsuntersuchungsstelle des Bundes (SUB), Bereich Zivilluftfahrt, under case number BMVIT-85.160/0002-IV/BAV/UUB/LF/2013.

Personnel

The report identifies two pilots on board: Pilot A (responsible pilot, flight instructor) and Pilot B (copilot, student pilot). Both individuals are described in the findings, including their licenses, experience, and medical information.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was a Cessna 150 E, a single-engine motor glider. The report covers its airframe, engine, fuel system, loading, and maintenance history. Relevant systems, particularly the engine, are detailed. Technical occurrences prior to the accident are noted.

Flight and Weather

The flight path and sequence of events are described. Weather conditions were assessed through forecast and actual observations, including natural light conditions. Navigation aids, communication records, and flight plan information are included.

Accident Site and Wreckage

The terrain at the accident site is described, along with the impact geometry and the final position of the aircraft and its components. A technical examination of the wreckage was performed.

Medical and Survival Aspects

Medical and pathological findings for both pilots are presented. Survival aspects, including search and rescue measures and injury causes, are examined. A chemical analysis was conducted.

Organizational and Other Factors

The report includes information on the aircraft operator, the aviation authority, and relevant regulations. Carburetor icing is mentioned as a subject of investigation. The analysis section evaluates the collected data, and the conclusions list findings and a probable cause. Safety recommendations are provided.