PIPER PA-28R-201 near Sarnen — 2013-08-27
- Date
- 2013-08-27
- Location
- Sarnen, CH
- Airport
- LSPG
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28R-201
- Registration
- HB-PDC
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatalities
- 1
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
On August 27, 2013, at 1119 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, Swiss registered HB-PDC, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees and terrain under unknown circumstances near Sarnen, Switzerland. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were seriously injured; the other passenger was fatally injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. 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. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB Aéropôle 1, Route de Morens CH-1530 Payerne Switzerland info@sust.admin.ch