Hawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55 accident near Forcletta, CH
On February 11, 2011, a Hawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55 was involved in an accident near Forcletta, CH. 5 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- February 11, 2011
- Place
- Forcletta, CH
- Aircraft
- Hawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55
- Injuries
- 5 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 46.183°N, 7.657°E
- NTSB ID
- 20110215X94429
Official records · CEN11WA190
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On February 11, 2011, at 1045 coordinated universal time, a Hawker Beechcraft, BE-95-B55, Swiss registered HB-GDS, owned and operated by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Forcletta, France. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from Lausanne (LSGL),Switzerland. The Swiss investigators received reports that the Alpine scenic flight impacted a mountain ridge. 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 or Accident Investigation Bureau – Switzerland. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau – Switzerland AAIB – Aeropole 1 Rte de Morens CH-1530 Payerne Switzerland info@bfu.admin.ch
Probable cause
Under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
