On April 14, 1977, a Cessna 414 Chancellor (registration D-INFD) operated by NFD Luftverkehrs - Nürnberger Flugdienst was involved in an aviation accident near Raitersach, Germany during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to maintain an adequate altitude during an approach through low-visibility weather conditions, leading to a collision with power cables. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field near Raitersach during an approach to Nuremberg Airport, resulting in the deaths of all onboard.
What happened
During an approach to Nuremberg Airport, the crew of a twin-engine airplane encountered significantly reduced visibility caused by intense snow showers. While navigating through these weather conditions, the aircraft descended to an insufficient altitude. The plane subsequently collided with power lines and impacted a field in Raitersach, situated approximately 21 km southwest of the airport. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that consumed the airframe.
Findings
All six fatalities occurred as a result of the impact and subsequent fire.
The primary factor in the accident was the crew's failure to maintain safe altitude while operating in heavy snow.
Probable cause
The crew failed to maintain an adequate altitude during an approach through low-visibility weather conditions, leading to a collision with power cables.