On January 12, 2006, a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air (registration D-CUNO) operated by Euroflug Frenzel was involved in an aviation accident near Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft impacted ground during a controlled descent after the crew took the decision to continue the approach under VFR mode in poor visibility due to the night and foggy conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
On final approach to runway 16 in fog and night conditions, the crew descended too low and collided with trees 450 meters short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed by fire, killing both pilots. The accident was attributed to the crew continuing the approach visually in poor visibility.
Accident Details
After dropping off passengers at Karlsruhe-Baden-Baden Airport, the crew was returning to their base in Freiburg im Breisgau. While on final approach to runway 16, the aircraft descended too low in marginal weather conditions characterized by poor visibility due to night and fog. The aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located 450 meters short of the runway, bursting into flames. The subsequent post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft, and both pilots were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the aircraft impacted the ground during a controlled descent after the crew took the decision to continue the approach under VFR mode in poor visibility due to the night and foggy conditions.
