What happened
On April 5, 2009, a pilot operating a Remos GX ultralight aircraft departed from the Locktow airfield. At approximately 16:44 local time, the aircraft was observed flying over the village of Wüstemark from the north at an altitude of approximately 50 meters. The flight path included circling the property of an acquaintance of the pilot and performing a circular pattern around the village.
After crossing the western boundary of the village, the pilot initiated a descent to an altitude of about 10 meters while heading east. After passing the village street, the pilot accelerated and began a climb with a right bank. During this maneuver, at an altitude of between 40 and 50 meters, the aircraft suddenly rolled to the right and impacted a farm track adjacent to a house vertically, traveling in a direction opposite to the flight path. The impact resulted in the death of the pilot and the total destruction of the aircraft.
The investigation
The BFU examined the wreckage and the flight data recorded by the aircraft's Flydat system. The investigation focused on the structural integrity of the aircraft and the performance of the engine. The wreckage showed significant damage, including a broken right wing attachment at the fuselage and a shattered propeller. The left wing had also been broken off at the aileron section due to impact with a fence post.
Engine parameters, including oil temperature, oil pressure, water temperature, RPM, and exhaust temperatures, were retrieved from the Flydat. The investigation also reviewed the pilot's credentials, noting they held a valid license for ultralight aircraft with passenger authorization.