What happened
Following departure from Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport, the pilot reported a complete failure of all navigational instruments to air traffic control. In response to this emergency, the aircraft was authorized to divert to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport.
During the final approach to the diversion airfield, the crew encountered significant difficulties attempting to extend the landing gear. Due to these complications, the decision was made to perform an emergency ditching in the Elbe River. Upon impact, the aircraft type (unspecified) landed upside down in approximately 0.8 meters of water. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
- The pilot experienced a total loss of all navigational instrumentation immediately after takeoff.
- Mechanical issues prevented the successful deployment of the landing gear during the approach.
- The pilot survived the incident with minor injuries.