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Crash of a Cessna 402B in Bischofsheim: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 11, 1991 at 0840 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
D-ICLW
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Nordhorn – Hassfurt
MSN:
402B-0859
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was completing a charter flight from Nordhorn to Hassfurt, Bavaria, carrying six passengers and one pilot. After passing the local VOR, the pilot started the descent to Hassfurt-Schweinfurt Airport. In poor visibility due to foggy conditions, the aircraft struck a hill located in Bischofsheim, about 53 km northwest of Hassfurt Airport. A passenger was seriously injured while six other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the pilot initiated the approach prematurely, causing the aircraft to descend below the minimum safe altitude. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor due to fog.

Crash of a Partenavia P.68C-TC Victor in Munich: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 10, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-GANS
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
342-30-TC
YOM:
1984
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On approach to Munich Airport, the pilot encountered strong crosswinds when the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed few hundred meters short of runway. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Transall C-160D near Lohr am Main: 10 killed

Date & Time: May 11, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
50+39
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Wunstorf – Kaufbeuren
MSN:
D61
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a flight from Wunstorf AFB to Kaufbeuren AFB, carrying five technicians and five crew members. En route, while cruising in poor weather conditions, the crew failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located in the Spessart Mountain Range near Lohr am Main. The aircraft was destroyed and all 10 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter in Hassfurt: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 17, 1989
Operator:
Registration:
D-FFBZ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Hassfurt - Hassfurt
MSN:
857
YOM:
1989
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
47
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft departed Hassfurt for a local skydiving mission. After the pilot leveled off at the assigned altitude, the first skydiver jumped out of the cabin. For unknown reasons, he struck the tail, causing severe vibrations. As the pilot was unable to maintain the aircraft control, all occupants jumped out and the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. During the dive, the left wing separated due to excessive g-loads and the aircraft eventually crashed in an open field. Seven people were rescued, among them three were seriously injured. One skydiver was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I in Niedernberg

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1988 at 1355 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N750BR
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Rotterdam - Thessaloniki
MSN:
99
YOM:
1963
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While in cruising level over Germany on a positioning flight from Rotterdam to Thessaloniki, the right engine failed and its propeller feathered automatically. The crew informed ATC and started a descent in an order to divert to the nearest airport. While descending, the power was restored on the right engine but it failed again. Once the altitude of 6,000 feet was reached on descent, the left engine failed as well. The crew reduced his altitude and completed a belly landing in an open field located near Niedernberg. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the double engine failure was the consequence of a contaminated fuel.

Crash of a Piper PA-31T-620 Cheyenne II in Munich: 9 killed

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1987 at 1528 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
D-ILRA
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Landsberg - Munich
MSN:
31-8020009
YOM:
1980
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Landsberg-Penzing Airport on a training flight to Munich, carrying one passenger (a secretary of the Southern Bavarian Air Office), one instructor and one pilot. On final approach to Munich-Riem Airport runway 07, at an altitude of 200 feet, the instructor decided to reduce the power on the right engine while the pilot was expecting to initiate a go-around procedure according to the training program. He elected to add power on the left engine but the aircraft lost height, struck the roof of a McDonald's restaurant located in the district of Trudering and eventually crashed in flames on a bus. The aircraft, the restaurant, the bus and several other vehicles were destroyed and seven people were killed, all three occupants in the aircraft and four passengers in the bus. Few days later, two other victims died from their injuries. 30 other people were injured, some of them seriously.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the instructor's decision to reduce power was taken at a critical stage of flight because the aircraft was approaching at a too low altitude of 200 feet and flying vertical to a populated area. Also, the pilot was expecting to initiate a go-around according to the training program.

Crash of a Swearingen SA226AT Merlin IVA in Munich

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1987 at 0824 LT
Operator:
Registration:
D-IEWK
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dortmund - Munich
MSN:
AT-042
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5606
Captain / Total hours on type:
880.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
2580
Copilot / Total hours on type:
200
Aircraft flight hours:
6282
Circumstances:
On approach to Munich-Riem Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility due to low clouds and fog. On final approach, the crew descended below the MDA until the aircraft struck the runway surface. Upon impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the aircraft slid on its belly for about 300 meters before coming to rest. All 14 occupants escapes with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who failed to adhere to published procedures and failed to follow the approach checklist. The crew decided to continue the approach after passing the MDA without establishing visual contact with the runway. The following findings were reported:
- Poor flight preparation,
- Poor approach planning,
- The crew was not properly certified to fly in such conditions,
- Poor visibility (below minimums),
- The crew failed to initiate a go-around maneuver.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter in Haun: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 9, 1986 at 0948 LT
Operator:
Registration:
HB-FKC
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ampfing - Ampfing
MSN:
844
YOM:
1986
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
1625
Captain / Total hours on type:
1000.00
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft departed Ampfing-Waldkraiburg Airfield for a local skydiving flight, carrying one pilot and nine skydivers. While the altitude of 3,500 meters was reached, the aircraft was over the target when a group of four skydivers bailed out. Few seconds later, while the second group was preparing to jump, the emergency parachute of a skydiver mistakenly opened while he was bailing out. The skydiver struck the right stabilizer that was torn off. The aircraft went out of control and the pilot was able to send a distress call before bailing out with the rest of the group. The aircraft crash landed in a field near Haun and was damaged beyond repair. All skydivers were found uninjured while the pilot was killed as his parachute failed to open.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it was reported that one of the skydiver struck the right stab after he bailed out and control was lost after the stab was torn off.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Obernburg am Main: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 17, 1985 at 1945 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N8154Q
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Leeds - Frankfurt
MSN:
414-0054
YOM:
1970
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The pilot was preparing to land to Frankfurt-Main Airport by night when the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area located one km southeast of Obernburg am Main, some 45 km southeast of Frankfurt-Main Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules at Giebelstadt AFB

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
68-10946
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Giebelstadt AFB - Giebelstadt AFB
MSN:
4326
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Giebelstadt AFB. For unknown reasons, the four engine aircraft landed hard, causing the undercarriage and both right engines n°3 and 4 to be torn off upon landing. The aircraft slid on its belly and came to rest in flames. All four crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.