Accident Details
On 4 July 2018 at approximately 08:12 UTC, a Cessna 172 S aircraft was involved in an accident at Flugplatz Vöslau – LOAV, located in Kottingbrunn, Lower Austria. The Austrian Federal Safety Investigation Authority (Sicherheitsuntersuchungsstelle des Bundes) conducted an investigation and released a report.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 172 S, a single-engine motor aircraft. The report did not disclose registration details. The aircraft had undergone maintenance in accordance with applicable regulations, and its documentation was complete.
Investigation Scope
The investigation examined flight preparation, weather conditions, technical aspects of the aircraft, and the wreckage. The cockpit instruments were inspected, and no evidence of pre-impact failure was found. The aircraft's trim and autopilot systems were also analyzed.
Probable Cause
The investigation report stated probable causes and contributing factors, but specific details were not included in the publicly available summary.
Safety Recommendations
The investigation resulted in safety recommendations aimed at preventing similar occurrences. These were addressed to relevant aviation authorities.
Note: This article is based solely on the official investigation report. No additional information has been inferred or added.