Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jun 2011 AMERICAN BLIMP A60PLUS NO SERIES accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

Accident Involving American Blimp Corporation A-60+ Near Reichelsheim

Q: What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jun 2011 involved an AMERICAN BLIMP A60PLUS NO SERIES, operated by Lightship Limited, at Reichelheim, Germany.

On 12 Jun 2011, an AMERICAN BLIMP A60PLUS NO SERIES operated by Lightship Limited was involved in an aviation accident near Reichelheim, Germany. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

On June 12, 2011, an American Blimp Corporation A-60+ airship (G-TLEL) was destroyed after impacting terrain near Reichelsheim, Germany. The pilot sustained fatal injuries; three passengers were uninjured.

Accident Details

On June 12, 2011, at 1824 coordinated universal time, an American Blimp Corporation A-60+ airship, registered in the United Kingdom as G-TLEL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Reichelsheim, Germany. The flight had originated from Reichelsheim. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.

Aircraft and Owner Information

The airship, an American Blimp Corporation A-60+, was owned by Lightship Limited. It held a United Kingdom registration (G-TLEL).

Injuries

The pilot was fatally injured in the accident. Three passengers aboard the airship were not injured.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) is responsible for the inquiry. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the BFU.

No probable cause has been stated in the available source.

12 Jun 2011: AMERICAN BLIMP A60PLUS NO SERIES — Lightship Limited — Reichelheim, Germany