Summary
On 11 November 2021, a Cessna P210N aircraft departed from Hohenems Airfield (LOIH) at approximately 06:48 UTC. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft disappeared from view. The accident occurred about 1800 m east of runway 23 threshold, in the Steinbruch Hohenems - Unterklien quarry, at an elevation of approximately 550 m. The aircraft was a privately operated, single-engine airplane, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company / Textron Aviation Inc., registered in the United States. The flight was conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
Flight Details
The aircraft took off from runway 05 at approximately 06:48 UTC. Immediately after becoming airborne, the aircraft was lost from sight. No further transmissions or radar contacts were recorded. The investigation was conducted by the Austrian Safety Investigation Board (Sicherheitsuntersuchungsstelle des Bundes – Bereich Zivilluftfahrt).
Accident Site
The wreckage came to rest in a quarry east of the airfield. The coordinates of the accident site were recorded as N 47°22'58.39", E 009°43'33.37". The site elevation was approximately 550 m above mean sea level. The aircraft sustained damage consistent with impact with terrain. No other property damage was reported.
Investigation
The investigation included examination of the aircraft wreckage, maintenance records, and operational data. The probable cause was not determined based on the available information.