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August 27, 2013 · Piper PA-28R-201 · HB-PDC
Sarnen, CH
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 2013
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Sarnen, CH
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201
Tail Number
HB-PDC
Operator
Flugbetriebs Ag Sarnen Kaegiswil
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13WA511
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:19 UTC
Nearest AirportKaegiswil (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-201
Tail NumberHB-PDC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlugbetriebs Ag Sarnen Kaegiswil
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal1
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 5 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter0
Observation Time11:20
Weather SourceWFAC