No fatalities

1989-01-27: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (OE-KDB) — Wallner & Neubert — Vienna-Schwechat, Austria

Vienna-Schwechat, AustriaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 27, 1989, a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (registration OE-KDB) operated by Wallner & Neubert was involved in an aviation accident near Vienna-Schwechat, Austria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure on short final for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781214439Data APIEditorial standards

On final approach to Vienna-Schwechat Airport, a go-around was initiated for unknown reasons when the engine failed. The aircraft crashed in a field near Probstdorf, injuring all five occupants.

Incident

During the final approach to Vienna-Schwechat Airport, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure for reasons that remain unspecified. Shortly after, the engine failed. The pilot then attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft struck the ground and crashed in an open field near the village of Probstdorf. The crash site was located approximately 6 kilometers short of the threshold of runway 16.

All five occupants on board sustained injuries. The pilot was seriously injured, while the other four occupants also received injuries of unspecified severity.

Investigation

The official investigation into the accident determined the probable cause. According to the findings, the accident resulted from an engine failure that occurred on short final approach. The reason for the engine failure was not identified.