HB-PQZPIPER PA322010-03-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA32

Summary

On March 07, 2010, a Piper PA32 (HB-PQZ) was involved in an accident near Chambery, FR. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.

On March 7, 2010, at 1430 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA32/301T, Swiss registered HB-PQZ, owned by Neghinn S.A., was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Chambéry, France. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Chambéry Airport (LFLB), Chambéry, France, and was en route to Amberieu Airport (LFXA), Amberieu, France.

The French investigators reported that the airplane collided with a "mountain crest" during poor weather conditions.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN10WA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft HB-PQZ.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 7, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10WA153
Location
Chambery, France
Event ID
20100312X94247
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA32P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On March 7, 2010, at 1430 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA32/301T, Swiss registered HB-PQZ, owned by Neghinn S.A., was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Chambéry, France. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Chambéry Airport (LFLB), Chambéry, France, and was en route to Amberieu Airport (LFXA), Amberieu, France.

The French investigators reported that the airplane collided with a "mountain crest" during poor weather conditions.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government or the French Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau

Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses

Zone Sud

200 rue de Paris

Aêroport du Bourget

93350 Le Bourget Cedex

France

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10WA153