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Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in El Sacrificio
Date & Time:
Nov 29, 2016
Operator:
Registration:
N633D
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was involved in a smuggling flight within Mexico and was carrying three people. In unclear circumstances, the pilot attempted a belly landing in a swampy area located in El Sacrificio, State of Campeche. The wreckage was found by local authorities few hours later and no trace of the occupant was found or the load was found. The registration N633D is attributed to a Piper PA-31 with MSN 31-7852098 which was not involved in this accident. Thus, it was confirmed by Mexican and US Authorities that the registration was false.
Crash of a Piper PA-61P Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) in Karlsruhe
Date & Time:
Oct 17, 2016 at 1243 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N20NR
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bitburg - Karlsruhe
MSN:
61-0445-169
YOM:
1977
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
362.00
Aircraft flight hours:
2635
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Bitburg, the pilot was cleared for an approach to Karlsruhe-Baden Baden Airport Runway 21. On final approach, while completing a sharp turn to the left to join the runway, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in an open field, bursting into flames. The pilot was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. The wreckage was found about 500 metres from the runway threshold and 350 metres to the left of the runway extended centerline.
Probable cause:
The aircraft stalled on final approach while completing a sharp turn to the left at an insufficient speed with an insufficient distance with the ground, following an unstabilized approach. The limited visibility was considered as a contributing factor.
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