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August 21, 2011 · Gardan GY80-160 · D-EKCN
Mauterndorf, AT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Mauterndorf, AT
Aircraft
Gardan GY80-160
Tail Number
D-EKCN
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11WA587
On August 21, 2011, at 1225 coordinated universal time, a German-registered Gardan Horizon GY80-160, D-EKCN, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, impacted terrain after takeoff from the Mauterndorf Airport (LOSM), Mauterndorf, Austria. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The Austrian investigators received reports that after takeoff from runway 25 the airplane lost altitude and hit a tree. Subsequently, the airplane crashed into a grass field. A post impact fire ensued. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Austrian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: BMVIT - IIBAV/UUB/LF Federal Office of Transport Accident Investigation Branch, Department of Aviation Postfach 207, 1000 Wien Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien Austria
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Other authority investigated - C
Full Narrative
On August 21, 2011, at 1225 coordinated universal time, a German-registered Gardan Horizon GY80-160, D-EKCN, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, impacted terrain after takeoff from the Mauterndorf Airport (LOSM), Mauterndorf, Austria. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The Austrian investigators received reports that after takeoff from runway 25 the airplane lost altitude and hit a tree. Subsequently, the airplane crashed into a grass field. A post impact fire ensued. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Austrian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: BMVIT - IIBAV/UUB/LF Federal Office of Transport Accident Investigation Branch, Department of Aviation Postfach 207, 1000 Wien Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien Austria
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:25 UTC
Nearest AirportMauterndorf (0nm)
Runway25
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGardan GY80-160
Tail NumberD-EKCN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Unknown · Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time11:00
Weather SourceWFAC