Aircraft crash near Dresden-Klotzsche Airport

5 fatalities • Grossnaundorf, Germany • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field near Grossnaundorf during its night approach to Dresden, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

On a night flight from Münster-Osnabrück Airport to Dresden, a twin engine aircraft was conducting its approach to Dresden-Klotzsche Airport. During this phase of flight, the aircraft collided with a bungalow chimney. Following the impact, the plane crashed into a field situated approximately 13 km northeast of the threshold for runway 22. The collision caused the aircraft to burst into flames upon impact.

Findings

  • The flight was carrying a total of five people, including the pilot and four passengers.
  • The accident resulted in five fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.
  • The primary factor in the accident was that the pilot failed to maintain a safe altitude during the approach, leading to the collision with the structure.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to recognize that the aircraft was at an insufficient altitude during the night approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-03-20 Beechcraft 60 Duke accident near Grossnaundorf, Germany?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field near Grossnaundorf during its night approach to Dresden, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-03-20 Beechcraft 60 Duke accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-03-20 involved a Beechcraft 60 Duke, registration D-ISMH, operated by Richert, at Grossnaundorf, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to recognize that the aircraft was at an insufficient altitude during the night approach.

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