5 fatalities

1995-03-20: Beechcraft 60 Duke (D-ISMH) — Richert — Grossnaundorf, Germany

Grossnaundorf, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On March 20, 1995, a Beechcraft 60 Duke (registration D-ISMH) operated by Richert was involved in an aviation accident near Grossnaundorf, Germany during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine aircraft on approach to Dresden-Klotzsche Airport struck a chimney and crashed in Grossnaundorf, killing all five occupants, including Dietman Richert.

Accident Overview

On a night approach to Dresden-Klotzsche Airport, a twin-engine aircraft collided with the chimney of a bungalow and subsequently crashed in a field in Grossnaundorf, approximately 13 kilometers northeast of runway 22 threshold. The aircraft, which had departed from Münster-Osnabrück Airport en route to Dresden, burst into flames upon impact.

Occupants and Fatalities

The aircraft was carrying four passengers and one pilot. All five occupants were killed in the accident, including a person identified as Dietman Richert. No other injuries were reported.

Sequence of Events

According to the investigation, as the aircraft approached Dresden, the pilot failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low. This led to the aircraft striking a chimney of a bungalow before impacting the ground in a field. The wreckage was located near the village of Grossnaundorf, northeast of the airport.

Investigation Findings

The investigation determined that the accident was caused by the pilot's failure to recognize that the aircraft's altitude was too low during the night approach. No other contributing factors were identified in the official source.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low.