Fatal crash of Avid Mark IV near Jüterborg, Germany

1 fatality • Jüterborg, Germany

An amateur-built aircraft crashed during a test flight near Jüterborg, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On October 16, 2017, at approximately 1123 UTC, an amateur-built Avid Mark IV aircraft, registered F-JAGB, crashed near Jüterborg, Germany. The flight was a local test flight that originated from a private airstrip located near the crash site. The accident resulted in 1 fatality for the pilot on board. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact.

The investigation

The investigation into the accident falls under the jurisdiction of the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung).

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Oct 2017 AVID MARK IV UNDESIGNAT accident near Jüterborg, Germany?

An amateur-built aircraft crashed during a test flight near Jüterborg, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Oct 2017 AVID MARK IV UNDESIGNAT accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Oct 2017 involved a AVID MARK IV UNDESIGNAT, at Jüterborg, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?