Fatal Crash of Motor Glider During Go-Around at Aschaffenburg

Casualties unknown • Flugplatz Aschaffenburg, DE

A Scheibe SF 25 C motor glider crashed into a field during a go-around maneuver, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

What happened

On March 2, 2013, a Scheibe SF 25 C motor glider departed from Aschaffenburg Airport (EDFC) for a cross-country flight with two occupants on board. The aircraft had been refueled with approximately 36 liters of fuel prior to departure.

At approximately 15:02 local time, the pilot notified Aschaffenburg Info of his position near Obernau. A few minutes later, he reported being on the final approach for runway 26. At 15:06:3/39, the pilot radioed that he was initiating a go-around. Witnesses observed the aircraft flying at a low altitude of less than 100 meters before it pitched forward significantly. The motor glider struck an agricultural field with a steep nose-down attitude, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft. One occupant sustained fatal injuries, while the other was seriously injured.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to correct a steep nose-down attitude during a go-around maneuver, a situation likely worsened by a lack of recent flight currency.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2013-03-02 Scheibe SF 25 C accident near Flugplatz Aschaffenburg, DE?

A Scheibe SF 25 C motor glider crashed into a field during a go-around maneuver, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2013-03-02 involved a Scheibe SF 25 C, at Flugplatz Aschaffenburg, DE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to correct a steep nose-down attitude during a go-around maneuver, a situation likely worsened by a lack of recent flight currency.

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