1 fatality

Pilot Killed in Crash During Second Landing Attempt at Maastricht (D-IGEY)

Maastricht, NetherlandsLanding (descent or approach)

On September 8, 1987, a Cessna 414 Chancellor (registration D-IGEY) operated by Private Germany was involved in an aviation accident near Maastricht, Netherlands during landing or approach. One person was killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near Maastricht Airport during a second landing attempt after a go-around due to low visibility. The pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. Visibility was estimated at 300-400 meters in fog, below minimums.

Incident

En route, the pilot informed air traffic control that he was short on fuel and decided to divert to Maastricht Airport for an emergency landing. During the final approach, the pilot encountered poor visibility caused by low clouds and fog, forcing him to execute a go-around. Minutes later, while attempting a second landing, the twin-engine aircraft crashed a few kilometers from the airport.

The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was killed in the accident. At the time of the crash, visibility was estimated to be between 300 and 400 meters in fog, which was below the minimum required for landing.

Aircraft and Flight Details

The accident involved a twin-engine aircraft. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source. The pilot was the only person on board.

Weather Conditions

Low clouds and fog resulted in poor visibility during the approach. The estimated visibility at the time of the accident was 300 to 400 meters, which was below the prescribed minimums for landing.