Runway excursion involving Cessna 172 results in three fatalities at Wasserkuppe

No fatalities • Wasserkuppe, Germany

A Cessna 172 experienced a runway excursion during landing on October 14, 2018, in Germany.

What happened

On October 14, 2018, at approximately 1345 UTC, a Cessna F172N, registration D-EFJX, was involved in a runway excursion during the landing phase of flight at Wasserkuppe, Germany. The accident resulted in 3 fatalities.

The investigation into the event is being conducted by the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Oct 2018 CESSNA F172 N accident near Wasserkuppe, Germany?

A Cessna 172 experienced a runway excursion during landing on October 14, 2018, in Germany.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Oct 2018 CESSNA F172 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Oct 2018 involved a CESSNA F172 N, at Wasserkuppe, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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