Incident Overview
On March 16, 2009, a Diamond Aircraft DA 42 experienced an incident at Nuremberg Airport (NUE). The event was classified as a disturbance resulting in minor damage to the aircraft and third-party property. No injuries were reported among the personnel on board.
Flight Details and Approach
The aircraft was operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) from Linz to Nuremberg. At 08:04 local time, the crew received clearance for an ILS approach to Runway 28. The pilot, a 50-year-old holder of an Austrian Private Pilot License with multi-engine and instrument ratings, had approximately 130 hours on type and about 400 total IFR hours.
During the final approach, the aircraft passed the Final Approach Fix (FAF) OSNUB at 1,900 feet above ground level, which was significantly lower than the published required altitude of 4,000 feet. When air traffic control inquired if this height was sufficient for landing, the pilot confirmed it was acceptable. The aircraft maintained a sink rate of approximately 1,400 ft/min and an average speed of 171 knots until flare.
Outcome and Damage
The pilot reported gaining visual contact with the ground just past the halfway point of the runway while descending through the cloud base. Upon landing on the rain-slicked Runway 28, the low-wing aircraft rolled approximately two meters beyond the end of the paved surface. During the subsequent turn, the aircraft collided with two runway lighting fixtures. This impact resulted in damage to a propeller tip on the right-hand engine. The investigation was conducted by the German Federal Aviation Office (BFU) under the Civil Aircraft Accident Investigation Act.