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Fatal Aircraft Crash at Bad Vöslau Airport (N403HP)

Bad Vöslau, AustriaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 14, 2008, a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (registration N403HP) operated by Vector Sky Service was involved in an aviation accident near Bad Vöslau, Austria during landing or approach. One person was killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered N403HP
Aircraft registered N403HP. Photo: Simon Palmer / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A pilot flying from Shoreham to Hungary with a stop in Bad Vöslau, Austria, crashed into trees near the airfield due to fog. The sole occupant was killed.

Incident Overview A pilot departed Shoreham on a flight to Hungary, planning an intermediate stop at Bad Vöslau Airport near Vienna to pick up a passenger before continuing the journey. During the approach to Bad Vöslau, the pilot encountered poor visibility caused by fog. The aircraft subsequently impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area near the airfield. The pilot, who was the sole person onboard, was killed in the accident. No other occupants were present on the aircraft at the time of the crash. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or the formal cause of the accident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Dec 2008 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near Bad Vöslau, Austria?

A pilot flying from Shoreham to Hungary with a stop in Bad Vöslau, Austria, crashed into trees near the airfield due to fog. The sole occupant was killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Dec 2008 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Dec 2008 involved a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), registration N403HP, operated by Vector Sky Service, at Bad Vöslau, Austria.

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