Socata TB10 accident near Kufstein, At, July 30, 2011
On July 30, 2011 at about 10:40 am local time, a Socata TB10, registered PHRCV, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Kufstein. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 30, 2011 · about 10:40 am local time
- Place
- Kufstein, Austria · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Socata TB10 NO SERIES · all TB10s on the register
- Registration
- PHRCV · no longer on the register · serial 1318
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 30, 2011, at 1040 coordinated universal time, a Netherlands-registered Socata TB 10, PH-RCV, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances 7 nautical miles west northwest of Kufstein, Austria. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight originated from Venezia San Nicolo (LIPV), Italy, and was en route to Schleißheim Airport (EDNX), Schleißheim, Germany. The Austrian investigators reported that the airplane impacted mountainous terrain during difficult weather conditions. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Austrian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: BMVIT - IIBAV/UUB/LF Federal Office of Transport Accident Investigation Branch, Department of Aviation Postfach 207, 1000 Wien Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien Austria
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during enroute defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-D2A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: LIPV Venezia San Nic
- Destination: EDNX Schleißheim
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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