Midair collision near Adolf Wurth Airport results in two fatalities

2 fatalities • Adolf Wurth Airport, Germany

A Cirrus SR20 and a Dallach D4b Fascination were destroyed following a midair collision in Germany.

What happened

On April 15, 2018, at 1300 UTC, a midair collision occurred near Adolf Würth Airport (EDTY) in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany. The collision involved a Cirrus SR20, registration D-EWTG, and a Dallach D4b Fascination, registration D-MJEK.

The Cirrus SR20 had departed from Stuttgart Airport (EDDS) in Stuttgart, Germany, en route to Adolf Würth Airport. The Dallach D4b Fascination departed from Regensburg, Germany, also bound for Adolf Würth Airport.

The collision resulted in the destruction of both aircraft. The pilots, who were the sole occupants of their respective planes, sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

The cause of the collision remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Apr 2018 CIRRUS SR20 NO SERIES accident near Adolf Wurth Airport, Germany?

A Cirrus SR20 and a Dallach D4b Fascination were destroyed following a midair collision in Germany.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Apr 2018 CIRRUS SR20 NO SERIES accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Apr 2018 involved a CIRRUS SR20 NO SERIES, at Adolf Wurth Airport, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the collision remains unknown.

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