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November 2, 2008 · Piper 34-200T · OE-FEE

Graz, AT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2008
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Graz, AT
Aircraft
Piper 34-200T
Tail Number
OE-FEE
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09WA090

An Austrian-registered Piper PA-34-220T crashed in a wooded area during a missed approach into the Graz Airport (LOWG), Graz, Austria. The pilot and two passengers on board were killed and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was on an instrument flight rules flight plan from W. A. Mozart Airport, Salzburg, Austria, to LOWG. According to the Austrian Accident Investigation Branch, the airplane had been vectored to the Instrument Landing System approach for runway 35C. The airplane was reported as never established on the approach. When the airplane passed over the decision altitude by 200 feet, air traffic control advised the pilot to go around. When turning inbound to the approach again, the airplane descended and crashed in a wooded area. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. Any further information may be obtained from: Federal Office of Transport Accident investigation Branch, Department Aviation Postfach 207, 1000 Wien Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien Austria This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the AIB of Austria.

NTSB Probable Cause

This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. Any further information may be obtained from: Federal Office of Transport Accident investigation Branch, Department Aviation Postfach 207, 1000 Wien Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien Austria This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the AIB of Austria.

Full Narrative

On November 2, 2008, at 1633 UTC, a Piper PA-34-220T, Austrian registration OE-FEE, serial number 34-8133066, crashed in a wooded area during a missed approach into the Graz Airport (LOWG), Graz, Austria. The pilot and two passengers on board were killed and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was on an instrument flight rules flight plan from W. A. Mozart Airport, Salzburg, Austria, to LOWG. According to the Austrian Accident Investigation Branch, the airplane had been vectored to the Instrument Landing System approach for runway 35C. The airplane was reported as never established on the approach. When the airplane passed over the decision altitude by 200 feet, air traffic control advised the pilot to go around. When turning inbound to the approach again, the airplane descended and crashed in a wooded area. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. Any further information may be obtained from: Federal Office of Transport Accident investigation Branch, Department Aviation Postfach 207, 1000 Wien Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien Austria This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the AIB of Austria.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:33 UTC
Nearest AirportGraz Airport (0nm)
Runway35C
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper 34-200T
Tail NumberOE-FEE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating · 200 | Reciprocating · 200
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
WindCalm
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 50
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time16:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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