Emergency landing of cargo aircraft near Stauning Airport

No fatalities • Stauning, Denmark • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine cargo flight departing from Stauning Airport was forced to perform an emergency crash landing after a cabin door malfunctioned during takeoff.

What happened

During a nighttime cargo operation departing from Stauning Airport, a twin engine aircraft encountered a critical in-flight emergency. The flight, which was scheduled to travel to Manchester, departed from runway 27 at 00:00 local time with a crew of two pilots.

While the aircraft was in its initial climb phase, the crew reported that the main cabin door had opened. In response to this emergency, the captain decreased power to both engines to manage the situation. The aircraft subsequently performed a crash landing on the Klægbanke, located within 4 km of the departure airport.

Findings

Following the impact, rescue teams reached the site approximately one hour later. Both pilots were successfully recovered from the wreckage and sustained zero injuries. Although the crew survived, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss due to damage sustained during the landing.

Probable cause

The sudden opening of the main cabin door during the initial climb phase necessitated an emergency power reduction and subsequent crash landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-05-21 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident near Stauning, Denmark?

A twin-engine cargo flight departing from Stauning Airport was forced to perform an emergency crash landing after a cabin door malfunctioned during takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-05-21 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-05-21 involved a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, registration OY-BIM, operated by Private Danish, at Stauning, Denmark.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The sudden opening of the main cabin door during the initial climb phase necessitated an emergency power reduction and subsequent crash landing.

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