Amateur-built GLASAIR II FT / 1865 accident near Turnau, At, March 22, 2014
On March 22, 2014 at about 11:26 am local time, a amateur-built GLASAIR II FT / 1865, registered DEJFN, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Turnau. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 22, 2014 · about 11:26 am local time
- Place
- Turnau, Austria
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built GLASAIR II FT / 1865 FT
- Registration
- DEJFN · no longer on the register · serial 1057 AB
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision during takeoff/land during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,099 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine:; 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- 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
1 document, released by the NTSB on October 27, 2015. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accident Notification | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
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