Incident
On December 8, 2012, at approximately 1513 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32 (German registration D-EUEU) and a Robin Regent DR400 (German registration D-EHJP) collided while on cross-country flights near Melbach, Germany. The Piper was carrying a pilot and four passengers, while the Robin carried a pilot and two passengers. All nine individuals sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Flight Origins
The Piper PA-32 had departed from Stadtlohn-Vreden, Germany, and the Robin Regent DR400 had departed from Reichelsheim, Germany. The exact departure times were not specified.
Investigation
The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) is conducting the investigation. The collision occurred in midair. This report is based solely on information released by the German government or obtained from the BFU. Further details may be obtained from the BFU.