Aircraft crash during approach at Neuhardenberg-Marxwalde Airbase

No fatalities • Neuhardenberg-Marxwalde AFB, Germany • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight traveling from Heringsdorf to Kamenz crashed short of the runway during its final approach at an intermediate stop, resulting in injuries to both crew members.

What happened

A flight operating between Heringsdorf and Kamenz, which included a scheduled stop at Neuhardenberg-Marxwalde Airbase near Berlin, ended in an accident during the landing phase. While on final approach to the airfield, the captain issued an instruction to the co-pilot to assume control of the aircraft.

Following this command, the co-pilot did not follow established flight procedures. This deviation led to a loss of control at an altitude of approximately 100 meters. The aircraft subsequently entered a stall and impacted the ground before reaching the runway threshold. The impact resulted in two injuries and caused the aircraft to be written off as a total loss.

Findings

The accident was primarily driven by the failure to adhere to standard operating procedures during the transfer of control between the two pilots.

Probable cause

The co-pilot's failure to follow prescribed procedures during a handover of aircraft control led to an aerodynamic stall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-04-20 Antonov AN-2 accident near Neuhardenberg-Marxwalde AFB, Germany?

A flight traveling from Heringsdorf to Kamenz crashed short of the runway during its final approach at an intermediate stop, resulting in injuries to both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-04-20 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-04-20 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration 880, operated by East German Air Force - Luftstreitkräfte der Nationalen Volksarmee (LSK), at Neuhardenberg-Marxwalde AFB, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The co-pilot's failure to follow prescribed procedures during a handover of aircraft control led to an aerodynamic stall.

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