On October 8, 1991, a Cessna 425 Conquest (registration OE-FPS) operated by FBG - Fahrzeugbetriebesgesellschaft was involved in an aviation accident near Hanover-Langenhagen, Germany during landing or approach. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot lost control of the aircraft while initiating a go-around procedure following an asymmetric thrust (the left engine apparently oversped). This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
On approach to Hanover-Langenhagen Airport, a pilot encountered fog and initiated a go-around. The aircraft lost height and crashed 200 meters short of runway 27R, killing all seven occupants.
Accident Details
The accident occurred on approach to Hanover-Langenhagen Airport. The pilot was attempting to land on runway 27R when fog reduced visibility to 400 meters. Unable to locate the runway, the pilot decided to initiate a go-around procedure. During the go-around, the aircraft lost height and struck the ground 200 meters short of the runway threshold. The impact destroyed the aircraft and resulted in the deaths of all seven occupants.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause is that the pilot lost control of the aircraft while initiating a go-around procedure following an asymmetric thrust condition, with the left engine apparently overspeeding.