Airbus A310-304 accident near Vienna, Au, July 12, 2000
On July 12, 2000 at about 1:33 pm local time, a Airbus A310-304, registered DAHLB, was destroyed in an accident near Vienna (Vienna-Schwechat airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 26 people had minor injuries; 124 others were unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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 12, 2000 · about 1:33 pm local time
- Place
- Vienna, Australia · Vienna-Schwechat
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 26 people had minor injuries; 124 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Airbus A310-304
- Registration
- DAHLB · no longer on the register · serial 528
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: LOWW Khania Crete at 10:59 am
- Destination: EDDV Hannover
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 34
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Sky: not recorded; not recorded
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 8 | |||
| Passengers | 26 | 116 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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