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Fatal Training Flight Crash at Bonn-Hangelar

Bonn-Hangelar, DE

On October 16, 2018, a Tecnam S.R.L. P 2008 JC was involved in an aviation accident near Bonn-Hangelar, DE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during initial climb. 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 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

A Tecnam P 2008 JC crashed during initial climb after an engine failure on October 16, 2018, killing a 68-year-old instructor and a 43-year-old student pilot near Bonn-Hangelar.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On October 16, 2018, a single-engine Tecnam P 2008 JC aircraft departed from Bonn-Hangelar airfield (EDKB) at 15:00 local time for a training flight. The aircraft was carrying a 68-year-old flight instructor and a 43-year-old student pilot. According to witness reports and radar data, the instructor reported engine problems shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was observed to be flying lower than usual during the initial climb and experienced engine cutouts. After turning into the crosswind departure, the aircraft executed a 180-degree turn and impacted the ground approximately 1,400 meters southeast of the airfield within the traffic pattern. The aircraft caught fire after impact and was destroyed, resulting in the deaths of both occupants. The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) failed to send a distress signal after the crash.

Probable cause

Engine failure during initial climb
Engine failure

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