Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Gaaden: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 7, 1987 at 1637 LT
Registration:
HB-LMI
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Budapest - Bad Vöslau
MSN:
421B-0838
YOM:
1974
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
1800
Circumstances:
The pilot started the approach to Bad Vöslau Airport at dusk and under VFR mode. Due to marginal weather conditions, he was unable to locate the airport then decided to divert to Vienna-Schwechat Airport. He completed a left turn, passed over Baden and continued at an altitude of 2,000 feet when the twin engine aircraft struck a hill and crashed in Gaaden. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The visibility was too low at the time of the accident to attempt a VFR landing at Bad Vöslau Airport that was not equipped with an ILS. According to weather conditions, the pilot should fly directly to Vienna-Schwechat Airport.
Final Report:
