Scandal at Aua: Investigations into hail drama widen!

Scandal at Aua: Investigations into hail drama widen!

Almost ten months after the hailstick, which a machine of the Austrian Airlines (Aua) damaged, the legal education goes into a new round. According to Oe24.at , the Vienna public prosecutor's office has initiated investigations against the head and six other persons from the Federal Security Investigation Center. The accusations include abuse of office, favor and evidence suppression, whereby not all suspects are equally affected.

The incidents occurred on June 9, 2024, when an Airbus A320 got into a storm cell on the return flight of Palma de Mallorca and made an emergency call ("Mayday"). The machine landed safely at Vienna-Schwechat Airport, but it suffered considerable damage. Fortunately, despite the dramatic situation, no passengers were harmed.

Investigations and securing evidence

Three weeks ago, the Ministry of Transport Cockpit Voice Recorder and flight data writer of the affected machine were secured, since the sub had not published them voluntarily. This led to a presentation of the factor by passenger attorney Wolfgang List at the Vienna public prosecutor, who suspected corruption and other crimes. According to Oe24.at the initial suspicion is examined by the Vienna Anklebörde and an investigation is initiated.

In the interim report of the SUB, an "incident" and not of an "accident" are spoken. List also criticized the SUB for preventing the publication of the security -relevant records. In the meantime, the Vienna Higher Regional Court must decide whether to ensure the records was legal. The public prosecutor's office in Korneuburg continues to investigate the allegation of negligent danger of community.

international reports and their importance

International private reports certify that it is a “serious accident”. The cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recipients have not yet been evaluated, and an end to the investigation procedure has not yet been in sight due to the large number of surveys. The procedure of the SUB is viewed critically, especially since the investigations are also in the context of the prevention of future accidents.

In addition, it is important to know that the Federal Affairs Office (BFU) is active in accordance with Regulation No. 996/2010 and the flight accident investigation law to examine accidents and serious disorders with civilian aircraft. Your investigations are independent of the judicial or administrative procedure and serve the accident prevention, such as bfu-web.de explained.