Piper PA28R accident near Ljubljana, Slovenia, Si, December 3, 2015
On December 3, 2015 at about 5:50 pm local time, a Piper PA28R, registered OEDYM, was destroyed in an accident during approach near Ljubljana, Slovenia. 1 person was 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
- December 3, 2015 · about 5:50 pm local time
- Place
- Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA28R 201 · all PA28Rs on the register
- Registration
- OEDYM · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 3, 2015, a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, OE-DYM, was destroyed after impact with terrain while on approach to the Ljubljana Airport, Slovenia. The pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Republic of Slovenia. Any further information may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Service Republic of Slovenia Telephone: +01 478 82 10 Facsimile: +01 478 81 41 Email: mzp.spini@gov.si Web: www.mzi.gov.si This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Service Republic of Slovenia.
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 approach defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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