HB-PDC

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-28R-201

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13WA511
Location
Sarnen, Switzerland
Event ID
20130828X05722
Coordinates
46.902221, -8.207500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
HB-PDC
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-201P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On August 27, 2013, at 1119 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, Swiss registered HB-PDC, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees and terrain under unknown circumstances near Sarnen, Switzerland. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were seriously injured; the other passenger was fatally injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

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

Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB

Aéropôle 1, Route de Morens

CH-1530 Payerne

Switzerland

info@sust.admin.ch

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13WA511