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2002 Fairchild Dornier DO 228-200 Incident Near Paderborn-Lippstadt

nahe Paderborn-Lippstadt, DE

On October 16, 2002, a Fairchild Dornier DO 228-200 was involved in an aviation accident near nahe Paderborn-Lippstadt, DE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the failure to apply the manufacturer's prescribed procedures for the re-covering of the rudder and the improper execution of the maintenance task. This summary draws on records from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).

Sourcesthe German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-11Data APIEditorial standards

A Fairchild Dornier DO 228-200 experienced severe oscillations during a scheduled flight from Leipzig to Dortmund on October 16, 2002. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Paderborn-Lippstadt after the rudder covering was found to have detached due to improper maintenance.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On October 16, 2002, a Fairchild Dornier DO 228-200 operating a scheduled passenger flight from Leipzig to Dortmund encountered severe oscillations around the vertical axis at 18:15 local time. The aircraft was at Flight Level 80 with an indicated airspeed of approximately 175 knots. The crew, who were approaching the VOR/DME Warburg, declared an emergency and requested a diversion to Paderborn-Lippstadt. By reducing the airspeed to 120 knots, the crew managed to mitigate the oscillations, though constant pressure on the rudder pedal was required. The aircraft landed safely on runway 24 at 18:40 local time without further damage or injuries.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the failure to apply the manufacturer's prescribed procedures for the re-covering of the rudder and the improper execution of the maintenance task.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Oct 2002 Fairchild Dornier DO 228-200 accident near nahe Paderborn-Lippstadt, DE?

A Fairchild Dornier DO 228-200 experienced severe oscillations during a scheduled flight from Leipzig to Dortmund on October 16, 2002. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Paderborn-Lippstadt after the rudder covering was found to have detached due to improper maintenance.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Oct 2002 Fairchild Dornier DO 228-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Oct 2002 involved a Fairchild Dornier DO 228-200, at nahe Paderborn-Lippstadt, DE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the failure to apply the manufacturer's prescribed procedures for the re-covering of the rudder and the improper execution of the maintenance task.

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