Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant crash, Jun 7, 1995, Hohenems
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident on June 7, 1995 near Hohenems, Vorarlberg, Austria with no fatalities. Cause: Possibly operated above its maximum...
- Date: June 7, 1995
- Aircraft: Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
- Location: Hohenems, Vorarlberg, Austria
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Possibly operated above its maximum takeoff weight, leading to poor climb performance and an emergency landing after striking a tree.
A Skyvan operated by Pink Aviation Services was carrying 23 skydivers and a pilot from Hohenems when it failed to climb after takeoff. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, the right wing struck a tree, and the aircraft stalled into a field about 500 metres beyond the runway. Four occupants, including the pilot, were injured and the aircraft was written off.