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May 28, 2012 · Cessna 172M · PH-SKJ
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, NL
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 2012
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, NL
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
PH-SKJ
Operator
Sand Air
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN12WA366
On May 28, 2012, about 0920 universal time (UTC), a Netherlands registered Cessna 172M, PH-SKJ, was destroyed when it impacted terrain about 17 nautical miles southwest of the Rotterdam The Hague Airport, The Netherlands. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of The Netherlands. Further information may be obtained from: The Dutch Safety Board P.O. Box 95404 2509 CK DEN HAAG The Netherlands Phone: (+31) 70 333 7000 Fax: (+31) 70 333 7077 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the The Dutch Safety Board.
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On May 28, 2012, about 0920 universal time (UTC), a Netherlands registered Cessna 172M, PH-SKJ, was destroyed when it impacted terrain about 17 nautical miles southwest of the Rotterdam The Hague Airport, The Netherlands. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of The Netherlands. Further information may be obtained from: The Dutch Safety Board P.O. Box 95404 2509 CK DEN HAAG The Netherlands Phone: (+31) 70 333 7000 Fax: (+31) 70 333 7077 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the The Dutch Safety Board.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberPH-SKJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSand Air
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0