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November 10, 2011 · Piper PA-31 · HB-LOT
Cottens, CH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Cottens, CH
Aircraft
Piper PA-31
Tail Number
HB-LOT
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN12WA223
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 or the Swiss Accident Investigation Board. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB Aéropôle 1, Route de Morens CH-1530 Payerne Switzerland
NTSB Probable Cause
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 or the Swiss Accident Investigation Board. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB Aéropôle 1, Route de Morens CH-1530 Payerne Switzerland
Full Narrative
On November 10, 2011, at 1315 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-31, Swiss registered HB-LOT, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain after takeoff near Cottens, Switzerland. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Ecuvillens, Switzerland, and was en route to Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss investigators received reports that the airplane impacted trees and then a power line after takeoff. 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 or the Swiss Accident Investigation Board. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB Aéropôle 1, Route de Morens CH-1530 Payerne Switzerland
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31
Tail NumberHB-LOT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · TIO-540-A2C · Reciprocating | Textron Lycoming · TIO-540-A2C · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind2 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 43 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC