Accident Details
The twin-engine aircraft departed Zweibrücken Airport on a VFR flight to Egelsbach, carrying two passengers and one pilot. The flight was uneventful at an altitude of 5,000 feet. While approaching the destination, the pilot informed air traffic control about technical problems and decided to divert to Griesheim-August-Euler Airport.
On short final, while completing a left turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed 160 meters short of runway 25 threshold. The aircraft burst into flames and was destroyed. All three occupants were killed.
Investigation and Probable Cause
Investigation revealed that the left engine failed because the fuel selector valve was in the OFF position. For unknown reasons, the pilot failed to feather the left propeller. On short final, the aircraft's speed was below the minimum, causing the aircraft to stall and crash. No technical anomalies were found on the aircraft.