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Cirrus SR20 Crash in Ruhlsdorf, Germany

Ruhlsdorf, DE

On December 10, 2009, a Cirrus Design Corporation SR20 was involved in an aviation accident near Ruhlsdorf, DE. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).

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A Cirrus SR20 crashed into a wooded area near Ruhlsdorf on December 10, 2009, while on approach to Strausberg. The pilot was killed, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details On December 10, 2009, a Cirrus Design Corporation SR20 aircraft collided with trees while on approach to Strausberg airfield. The impact occurred at approximately 17:28 local time, causing the aircraft to crash into a wooded area near Ruhlsdorf. The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed. The accident also resulted in damage to the forest and surrounding fields. The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) investigated the incident under case number BFU 3X179-09. Search and rescue teams located the crash site the following day at approximately 08:00.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Dec 2009 Cirrus Design Corporation SR20 accident near Ruhlsdorf, DE?

A Cirrus SR20 crashed into a wooded area near Ruhlsdorf on December 10, 2009, while on approach to Strausberg. The pilot was killed, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Dec 2009 Cirrus Design Corporation SR20 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Dec 2009 involved a Cirrus Design Corporation SR20, at Ruhlsdorf, DE.

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