Engine failure during approach to Vienna-Schwechat Airport

No fatalities • Vienna-Schwechat, Austria • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced engine failure while on final approach to Vienna-Schwechat Airport, resulting in a crash near Probstdorf.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward the runway threshold at Vienna-Schwechat Airport, the pilot attempted to execute a go-around procedure. During this maneuver, the aircraft's engine ceased functioning for reasons that were not immediately identified. Following the loss of power, the pilot attempted to perform an emergency landing.

The aircraft type impacted the ground in an open field situated approximately 6 km before reaching the threshold of runway 16. The crash occurred in the vicinity of the village of Probstdorf. While there were no fatalities, all five people on board sustained injuries, with the pilot suffering from serious conditions.

Findings

Official investigations determined that the primary factor in the accident was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was on short final approach.

Probable cause

The engine failed during the final approach to the runway for undetermined reasons.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-01-27 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near Vienna-Schwechat, Austria?

An aircraft experienced engine failure while on final approach to Vienna-Schwechat Airport, resulting in a crash near Probstdorf.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-01-27 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-01-27 involved a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), registration OE-KDB, operated by Wallner & Neubert, at Vienna-Schwechat, Austria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during the final approach to the runway for undetermined reasons.

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