Fatal aircraft accident near Obernburg am Main

3 fatalities • Obernburg am Main, Germany • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Obernburg am Main during its approach to Frankfurt, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a nighttime approach to Frankfurt-Main Airport, a twin engine aircraft went down in a forested region. The crash occurred approximately one kilometer southeast of Obernburg am Main, situated roughly 45 kilometers from its intended destination.

At the time of the accident, the flight crew was performing maneuvers necessary for landing. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were three fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft, with no survivors reported at the scene.

Findings

The specific reasons for the descent into the wooded area remain undetermined, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-03-17 Cessna 414 Chancellor accident near Obernburg am Main, Germany?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Obernburg am Main during its approach to Frankfurt, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-03-17 Cessna 414 Chancellor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-03-17 involved a Cessna 414 Chancellor, registration N8154Q, operated by UKW Technik, at Obernburg am Main, Germany.

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