Accident Overview
On April 18, 2011, approximately 1245 coordinated universal time, a Reims Cessna FR172J, registration D-EENT, departed the runway and nosed over while landing at Herten-Rheinfelden Airport (EDTR) in Rheinfelden, Germany. The two occupants on board were both fatally injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its entire structure, including the fuselage, both wings, empennage, and vertical fin.
Accident Details
The accident flight originated from Biberach Airport (EDMB) at an unknown time. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight. According to initial information provided to the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung, BFU), the airplane was attempting to land when it encountered a bounced landing. After the bounce, the airplane continued flying towards the end of the runway before nosing over.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the German government or BFU. Further information may be obtained from:
German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU) Hermann-Blenk Strasse 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany