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Twin-Engine Plane Crashes Near Nuremberg Airport, Three Killed (D-IKAL)

Nuremberg, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On May 11, 1979, a Cessna 340 (registration D-IKAL) operated by Private Germany was involved in an aviation accident near Nuremberg, Germany during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft on a business flight from Udine to Koblenz crashed near Nuremberg Airport after an engine failure, killing all three occupants.

Accident Overview

A twin-engine airplane operated on behalf of a German company based in northern Germany crashed while on approach to Nuremberg Airport. The aircraft was completing a flight from Udine, Italy, to Koblenz, Germany, with an intermediate stop in Nuremberg.

Crash Details

The airplane suffered an engine failure during the approach and subsequently crashed in the Langwasser district, approximately 10 kilometers southeast of the airport. All three occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for undetermined reasons.

Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 May 1979 Cessna 340 accident near Nuremberg, Germany?

A twin-engine aircraft on a business flight from Udine to Koblenz crashed near Nuremberg Airport after an engine failure, killing all three occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 May 1979 Cessna 340 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 May 1979 involved a Cessna 340, registration D-IKAL, operated by Private Germany, at Nuremberg, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure for undetermined reasons

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