Piper PA-31 accident near Cottens, CH
On November 10, 2011, a Piper PA-31 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Cottens, CH. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- November 10, 2011
- Place
- Cottens, CH
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-31 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 46.760°N, 7.042°E
- NTSB ID
- 20120403X51953
Official records · CEN12WA223
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On November 10, 2011, at 1315 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-31, Swiss registered HB-LOT, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain after takeoff near Cottens, Switzerland. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Ecuvillens, Switzerland, and was en route to Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss investigators received reports that the airplane impacted trees and then a power line after takeoff. 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 the Swiss Accident Investigation Board. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB Aéropôle 1, Route de Morens CH-1530 Payerne Switzerland
Probable cause
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 the Swiss Accident Investigation Board. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB Aéropôle 1, Route de Morens CH
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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.
