What happened
A flight originating from Shoreham was en route to Hungary, with a scheduled stop at Bad Vöslau Airport in Austria to collect a passenger. While attempting to land at the intermediate destination, the pilot encountered significantly reduced visibility caused by fog. During the approach phase, the aircraft struck trees and came to rest in a forested area located near the airport perimeter.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the approach to the airfield.
- Poor visibility resulting from fog was the primary factor during the flight's final moments.
- There was one fatality involving the pilot, who was the only person on board the aircraft at the time of the impact.