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August 17, 2013 · Cessna 172 · D-EDQL
Bolzano, IT
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 2013
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Bolzano, IT
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
D-EDQL
Operator
Flying Club
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA13WA367
On August 17, 2013, at 1400 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna FR172J, German registration D-EDQL, operated by a flying club, was destroyed following a collision with mountainous terrain near San Pellegrino, Italy. The local flight originated in Bolzano, Italy (LIPB). The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Italy. Further information can be obtained from: Agenzia Nazionale Per La Sicurezza Del Volo (ANSV) Via Attilio Benigni, 53 00156 Roma, Italy Tel +39 06 8207 8219 www.ansv.it This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Italy.
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On August 17, 2013, at 1400 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna FR172J, German registration D-EDQL, operated by a flying club, was destroyed following a collision with mountainous terrain near San Pellegrino, Italy. The local flight originated in Bolzano, Italy (LIPB). The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Italy. Further information can be obtained from: Agenzia Nazionale Per La Sicurezza Del Volo (ANSV) Via Attilio Benigni, 53 00156 Roma, Italy Tel +39 06 8207 8219 www.ansv.it This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Italy.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberD-EDQL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFlying Club
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0