4 fatalities

Fatal Aircraft Crash Near Düsseldorf-Lohausen Airport (D-IMWH)

Düsseldorf-Lohausen, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On December 6, 1987, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration D-IMWH) operated by W. H. Hoffmann was involved in an aviation accident near Düsseldorf-Lohausen, Germany during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Düsseldorf-Lohausen Airport after the pilot lost control during a go-around while attempting to divert due to poor weather. All four occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Weather Conditions During the approach to Marl Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. As a result, the pilot decided to divert the aircraft to Düsseldorf-Lohausen Airport. The specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the available source material. ## Loss of Control and Crash While attempting to locate Düsseldorf-Lohausen Airport, the pilot was unable to find the airfield for an unknown reason. During the initiation of a go-around procedure, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the vicinity of the airport. ## Casualties The crash resulted in the deaths of all four occupants on board the aircraft. No further details regarding the identities of the occupants or the specific cause of the loss of control are available in the source.