Poor visibility, strong westerly winds and snowfall could cause the pilot to lose control of his small plane over the Kasberg in Grünau in Upper Austria. The single-engine Rockwell Commander 112B suddenly disappeared from the flight radar on Saturday afternoon en route from the Czech Republic to Pula, Croatia.
The machine crashed not far from the Sepp-Huber Hütte at approximately 1,500 meters above sea level. The plane was said to have literally been torn apart, with the wreckage strewn within a 600-metre radius across the Alpine region. No rescue was possible for the four passengers; they could only be saved dead. The only thing known about their identities is that they are two women and two men from the Czech Republic.
Flights offered on Facebook
The pilot could be Herman K., who is said to have continuously offered short plane trips on his Facebook page. He is also said to have been looking for additional passengers for the trip to Pula. The comment function has now been deactivated online; the last message reads: “We express our sincere condolences and regret this unfortunate event.”
Discussions about crashes
Experts are also discussing the crash on various online forums. One pilot says: “When it is cold and damp, the chance of surface icing increases. “You don’t have enough lift and the plane ‘gives up’.”
To determine the exact cause of the accident, the plane wreckage will be recovered on Sunday and taken to Vienna for further investigation. The Wels public prosecutor’s office has ordered an autopsy on the victims.
Source: Krone
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