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Falcon 20-C5 Crash at Kiel-Holtenau After In-Flight Fire

Kiel-Holtenau, DE

On February 15, 2006, a Dassault Aviation Falcon 20-C5 was involved in an aviation accident near Kiel-Holtenau, DE. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).

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A Dassault Falcon 20-C5 crashed at Kiel-Holtenau on February 15, 2006, after an in-flight fire. The flight was en route from Moscow to London. Six people were injured, and the aircraft was heavily damaged.

Accident Overview and Context On February 15, 2006, a Dassault Falcon 20-C5 aircraft crashed at Kiel-Holtenau airport in Germany. The aircraft was on a passenger flight from Moscow-Domodedovo to London-Luton when a fire broke out in the passenger cabin during cruise. The crew initiated an emergency descent and attempted a landing at Kiel-Holtenau. During the rollout, the aircraft overshot the end of runway 08 and came to a stop on a descending slope beyond the runway, resulting in severe damage to the aircraft and injuries to the occupants. The investigation was conducted by the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) under case number BFU AX001-06. The accident resulted in one person seriously injured and five people lightly injured, along with damage to the surrounding area.

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What happened in the 15 Feb 2006 Dassault Aviation Falcon 20-C5 accident near Kiel-Holtenau, DE?

A Dassault Falcon 20-C5 crashed at Kiel-Holtenau on February 15, 2006, after an in-flight fire. The flight was en route from Moscow to London. Six people were injured, and the aircraft was heavily damaged.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Feb 2006 Dassault Aviation Falcon 20-C5 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Feb 2006 involved a Dassault Aviation Falcon 20-C5, at Kiel-Holtenau, DE.

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