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March 7, 2010 · Piper PA32 301T · HB-PQZ
Chambery, FR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Chambery, FR
Aircraft
Piper PA32 301T
Tail Number
HB-PQZ
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN10WA153
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
NTSB Probable Cause
This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
Full Narrative
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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32 301T
Tail NumberHB-PQZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AH1A · Reciprocating
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Unknown · Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 14 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC