Accident Overview
On October 21, 2012, at approximately 1520 coordinated universal time, a Mooney M20E aircraft, registration D-EMHE, was destroyed following a loss of control during the initial climb from Rosenthal Field Ploessen Airport (EDQP), near Speichersdorf, Germany. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured.
Investigation Jurisdiction
The investigation into this accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. The responsible agency is the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation (Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung, BFU). The BFU may be contacted at Herman-Blenk Strasse 16, 38108 Braunschweig, Germany, via telephone at +49 5 31 - 35 48 - 0, fax at +49 5 31 - 35 48 - 246, or email at [email protected].
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a Mooney M20E, registration D-EMHE. The accident occurred during initial climb after departure. No further information regarding the flight's origin, destination, or other details has been released by the investigating authority.
Occupant Injuries
Both the pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries in the accident.