Piper PA-31T accident near Toulouse, Fr, October 28, 2011
On October 28, 2011 at about 7:30 pm local time, a Piper PA-31T, registered OEFKG, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Toulouse (Toulouse Blagnac airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 28, 2011 · about 7:30 pm local time
- Place
- Toulouse, France · Toulouse Blagnac
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-31T · all PA-31Ts on the register
- Registration
- OEFKG · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 28, 2011, at 1930 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-31T, Austrian-registered OE-FKG, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Toulouse Blagnac Airport (LFBO), Toulouse, France. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured; one passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from Kassel, Germany. The French investigators received reports that the pilot reported a problem while flying the instrument landing system approach to runway 14R. The airplane impacted the ground and a postimpact fire ensued. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government or Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses Zone Sud 200 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93350 Le Bourget Cedex France
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
- Unknown or undetermined during approach
The NTSB's findings
- Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
Pilot
- Medical certificate: Unknown
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: EDVK Kassel
- Destination: LFBO Toulouse
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 120° at 1 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 2,000 ft; a few clouds at 600 ft
- Temperature: 57°F (14°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
- Altimeter: 30.20 inHg
- Observation at 7:30 pm from LFBO
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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