1 fatality

Single-engine aircraft crash near Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport (D-IDAK)

Hamburg-Helmut-Schmidt (Fuhlsbüttel), GermanyTakeoff (climb)

On December 17, 1992, a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III (registration D-IDAK) operated by Ernst Rüdiger Voggenreiter was involved in an aviation accident near Hamburg-Helmut-Schmidt (Fuhlsbüttel), Germany during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed during a night climb shortly after departing Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During a night departure from Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during its initial ascent. After departing from runway 23, the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet while in a climbing phase. At this point, the plane entered an uncontrolled descent.

The aircraft subsequently crashed during the flight. The pilot, who was the only person on board the aircraft at the time of the accident, sustained fatal injuries. There were no other occupants or injuries reported.

Findings

No specific technical causes or contributing factors were detailed regarding why the aircraft transitioned from a stable climb into an uncontrolled descent.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Dec 1992 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III accident near Hamburg-Helmut-Schmidt (Fuhlsbüttel), Germany?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during a night climb shortly after departing Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Dec 1992 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Dec 1992 involved a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, registration D-IDAK, operated by Ernst Rüdiger Voggenreiter, at Hamburg-Helmut-Schmidt (Fuhlsbüttel), Germany.