Investigations against AUA security chief: Corruption in sight!

Investigations against AUA security chief: Corruption in sight!

Almost ten months after the hailstick, which a machine of the Austrian Airlines (Aua) damaged, the legal clarification of the incident is expanded. The Vienna public prosecutor's office is investigating the head of the Federal Security Investigation Agency (SUB) and against six other people from their authority. There is suspicion of abuse of office, favoring and evidence suppression, but not against all suspects to the same extent, as oe24.at reports.

The Airbus A320, which was on the return flight from Palma de Mallorca to Vienna on June 9, 2024, got into a thunderstorm cell. An emergency call with the “Mayday” signal was discontinued, but the machine landed safely at Vienna-Schwechat Airport. Fortunately, there were no injuries among the passengers, but the Airbus itself suffered considerable damage.

Investigations and suspicions

The investigation intensified after cockpit voice recorder and flight data writer in the Ministry of Transport were confiscated about three weeks ago. These records had not been voluntarily published by the SUB. Passenger attorney Wolfgang List had brought in a representation of the fact that Vienna was expressed in the public prosecutor's office, which was suspected of corruption and other crimes. The Viennese indictment checked the initial suspicion and initiated an investigation.

The SUB interim report describes the incident as "incident" and not as a "accident". List of List complied with the sub -important records, such as the Cockpit Voice Recorder and the flight data writer. The procedures concerned have now been submitted by the head of the SUB and the other suspects. International private reports come to the conclusion that it was a "serious accident".

legal framework conditions

The Federal Office for Flight Accident Investigation (BFU) has the task of examining accidents and serious disorders with civilian aircraft. Your investigation primarily serves to prevent accident prevention and takes place independently of the judicial or administrative procedure. In particular, the BFU examines incidents when significant knowledge for aviation safety is to be expected, such as bfu-web.de explained.

In this special case, the Vienna Higher Regional Court must decide whether to ensure the records was right. Meanwhile, the Korneuburg public prosecutor continues to examine the allegation of negligent community hazard. In view of the scope of the measures and surveys, an end to the investigation is not yet foreseeable.