Incident Overview
On March 4, 2015, at approximately 0718 UTC, a single-engine Piper PA-28 aircraft experienced a fatal accident in Germany. The aircraft, bearing the German registration D-ERIF, was owned by a private individual at the time of the event. The incident occurred when the plane impacted heavily wooded terrain located near the town of Witzenhausen.
Circumstances and Outcome
The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown based on the available information. The impact with the terrain resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft structure. Tragically, the pilot aboard the aircraft sustained fatal injuries as a direct result of the accident.
Investigation Jurisdiction
This aviation safety investigation falls under the jurisdiction of the German government. The primary authority responsible for handling the inquiry is the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU). The bureau is headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, and serves as the official source for any further details released regarding this specific incident. This summary is provided strictly for informational purposes and relies exclusively on data obtained from or released by the BFU.