4 fatalities

Cirrus SR-22 Crashes on Approach Near Bielefeld, Germany

Bielefeld, Germany

On May 31, 2010, a CIRRUS SR22 was involved in an aviation accident near Bielefeld, Germany. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

On May 31, 2010, a Cirrus SR-22 (SP-AVC) was substantially damaged after a loss of control on approach to Bielefeld-Windelsbleiche airport. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Overview

On May 31, 2010, at 0852 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR-22, registered as SP-AVC, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a loss of control. The accident occurred while the aircraft was on final approach to Bielefeld-Windelsbleiche airport (EDLI) in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The pilot and three passengers all sustained fatal injuries.

Flight Details

The airplane had originated from Kattowitz, Poland, and was on approach to its intended destination at the time of the accident.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Germany, specifically the Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the German authorities. Further details may be obtained from the BFU.