What happened
During a local training flight near Bückeburg, a mid-air collision occurred involving two aircraft. The incident took place while the crew of the twin-engine aircraft was performing maneuvers as part of a training mission. As the aircraft was on its final approach, it struck an RAF Spitfire, registration PM616.
The collision involved the pilot of the Spitfire and the crew of the training aircraft. Following the impact, both aircraft crashed in an area located short of the runway. The force of the crash resulted in the total destruction of both planes. There were three fatalities recorded as a result of the accident, involving all personnel on board the involved aircraft.
Findings
- The collision occurred during the final approach phase of flight.
- Both aircraft were destroyed upon impact with the ground.