On July 10, 2002, a Saab Aircraft AB Saab 2000 was involved in an aviation accident near Werneuchen, DE. This summary draws on records from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).
On 10 July 2002, a Saab 2000 on a scheduled flight from Basel to Hamburg aborted its landing due to severe thunderstorm turbulence and made an emergency landing at Werneuchen. One passenger sustained minor injuries; the aircraft was severely damaged.
Event Overview
On the evening of 10 July 2002, a Saab 2000 aircraft operated by an airline on a scheduled passenger flight from Basel to Hamburg approached its destination. As the crew prepared to land, they encountered severe thunderstorm turbulence. The crew decided to abort the landing approach and subsequently performed an emergency landing at the special airfield Werneuchen. The aircraft came to rest on the airfield ramp.
Injuries and Damage
One passenger on board sustained minor injuries during the event. The aircraft itself suffered serious damage. No third-party damage was reported.
Investigation
The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) was notified by the police of Frankfurt/Oder and sent investigators to the scene. The investigation followed standard procedures under German accident investigation law. No probable cause has been stated in the preliminary findings.