1 fatality

16 Oct 2017: AVID MARK IV — Jüterborg, Germany

Jüterborg, Germany

On 16 Oct 2017, an AVID MARK IV UNDESIGNAT was involved in an aviation accident near Jüterborg, Germany. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

On October 16, 2017, an amateur-built Avid Mark IV (F-JAGB) crashed during a test flight near Jüterborg, Germany. The pilot was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Details

On October 16, 2017, at approximately 1123 UTC, an amateur-built Avid Mark IV airplane, bearing French registration F-JAGB, crashed during a test flight near Jüterborg, Germany. The aircraft was owned and operated by a private individual. The pilot on board sustained fatal injuries and the airplane was destroyed.

Flight Origin

The personal local flight originated from the pilot's private airstrip located near Jüterborg, Germany.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU). Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from:

  • The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU)
  • Herman-Blenk Strasse 16
  • 38108 Braunschweig, Germany
  • Telephone: +49 5 31-35 48-0
  • Facsimile: +49 5 31-35 48-246
  • E-Mail: [email protected]

Official Report

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the BFU of Germany.