Fatal training accident near Ansbach

3 fatalities • Ansbach, Germany • Flight

A training flight departing from Frankfurt-Main Airport resulted in a fatal crash in an Ansbach field after the aircraft lost control during descent.

What happened

On the morning of the accident, a flight crew departed from Frankfurt-Main Airport at 09:33 local time to conduct a scheduled training mission. The flight was originally intended to maintain an altitude of 13,000 feet during its maneuvers.

Following the completion of several aerial maneuvers, the crew received clearance to descend to an altitude of 3,600 feet. During this descent phase, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The plane reportedly entered an inverted roll before impacting a field in the Ansbach region. The impact resulted in a large explosion upon contact with the ground.

Findings

All three crew members on board were killed in the accident. The investigation indicates that the aircraft lost control during the descent following maneuvers.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an inverted roll and crashed after the crew lost control during a descent to 3,600 feet.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1964-07-15 Boeing 720 accident near Ansbach, Germany?

A training flight departing from Frankfurt-Main Airport resulted in a fatal crash in an Ansbach field after the aircraft lost control during descent.

Were there any fatalities in the 1964-07-15 Boeing 720 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1964-07-15 involved a Boeing 720, registration D-ABOP, operated by Lufthansa, at Ansbach, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an inverted roll and crashed after the crew lost control during a descent to 3,600 feet.

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