Piper PA-32R-301 accident near Ajdovscina, Si, July 14, 2016
On July 14, 2016 at about 9:00 am local time, a Piper PA-32R-301, registered N710CC, was destroyed in an accident near Ajdovscina. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 4 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 14, 2016 · about 9:00 am local time
- Place
- Ajdovscina, Slovenia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32R-301 · all PA-32R-301s on the register
- Registration
- N710CC · no longer on the register · serial 3257358
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Republic of Slovenia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Republic of Slovenia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Service, Ministry of Infrastructure, Langusova 4, 1535 Ljubijana, 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
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: LIPZ Venice
- Destination: EDDP Schkeuditz
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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