Fatal training accident at Groningen-Eelde Airport

4 fatalities • Groningen-Eelde, Netherlands • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight involving four crew members ended in a fatal crash during the final approach at Groningen-Eelde Airport.

What happened

During a local training mission operating out of Groningen-Eelde Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a catastrophic loss of lift. The aircraft was being operated by a crew consisting of four pilots who were undergoing instruction at the time of the incident.

As the flight was performing its final approach to the runway, the aircraft entered a stall. This aerodynamic stall resulted in the plane descending into a nearby field. The impact of the crash led to the deaths of all four occupants on board.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the final phase of flight.
  • The incident occurred while the crew was engaged in instructional maneuvers.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach phase of the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-12-30 Beechcraft D18 accident near Groningen-Eelde, Netherlands?

A training flight involving four crew members ended in a fatal crash during the final approach at Groningen-Eelde Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-12-30 Beechcraft D18 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-12-30 involved a Beechcraft D18, registration PH-UBW, operated by Rijksluchtvaartschool - RLS, at Groningen-Eelde, Netherlands.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach phase of the flight.

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