On August 2, 2000, a Beechcraft 60 Duke (registration D-IMEI) operated by HEDA KG was involved in an aviation accident near Halle-Oppin, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the belly landing remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a belly landing during a local test flight at Halle-Oppin Airport, resulting in no injuries but significant aircraft damage.
What happened
During a scheduled local test flight at Halle-Oppin Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced an unexpected landing sequence. The aircraft performed a belly landing on the airfield, coming to a complete stop after the impact.
There were three people on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. All occupants successfully evacuated the plane and were reported to have escaped the event uninjured.
Findings
While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, the specific reasons for the landing gear failure or the decision to land without gear remain undetermined. The exact circumstances leading to the belly landing have not yet been established.