On January 16, 1981, a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air (registration D-ILSU) operated by Private Germany was involved in an aviation accident near Kassel, Germany during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash was caused by an engine failure for unknown reasons during a return to the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An engine failure during a return flight to Kassel-Calden Airport resulted in a fatal crash, claiming the lives of all three people on board.
What happened
Following departure from Kassel-Calden Airport, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. In response to the mechanical issue, the pilot declared an emergency and received clearance to perform a return to the airfield.
During the attempt to return to the airport, the pilot lost control of the aircraft type. The plane subsequently crashed in the vicinity of the airport. There were three fatalities recorded among the occupants of the flight.
Findings
An engine failure occurred shortly after takeoff.
The primary cause of the accident was an engine failure of undetermined origin.
Probable cause
The crash was caused by an engine failure for unknown reasons during a return to the airport.
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