What happened
During an approach to Westerland-Sylt Airport, an aircraft traveling from Hamburg encountered mechanical difficulties. While in the descent phase of the flight, the pilot identified problems with the engine stemming from a fuel-related issue.
In response to the malfunction, the pilot lowered the altitude of the aircraft. The flight ended when the aircraft was ditched in the water near Schlüttsiel, situated approximately 35 km southeast of Sylt Airport. Although the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, all four occupants were successfully rescued from the scene.
Findings
- The engine failure was triggered by a fuel issue during the descent.