2 fatalities

Fatal Training Accident Near Ascheberg (D-IEGA)

Ascheberg, GermanyFlight

On April 2, 2000, a Cessna 441 Conquest (registration D-IEGA) operated by Lufttaxi Flug was involved in an aviation accident near Ascheberg, Germany in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered D-IEGA
Aircraft registered D-IEGA. Photo: Alec Wilson from Hampton-in-Arden, United Kingdom / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft carrying an instructor and a trainee pilot crashed into a sandy field near Ascheberg during a training mission. The plane lost control at 3,200 feet while performing stall exercises, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.

Incident Overview and Departure Details A training flight departed from Dortmund-Wickede Airport with two individuals on board: one flight instructor and one pilot undergoing training. The specific aircraft type, registration, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the available source material. ## Loss of Control and Crash Sequence During the training mission, the aircraft was conducting stall exercises at an altitude of 3,200 feet. At this stage, the crew lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a flat attitude into a sandy field located near Ascheberg. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames. ## Casualties Both occupants of the aircraft, the instructor and the pilot under training, were killed in the accident. No further details regarding the specific cause of the loss of control or the aircraft's identity are stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Apr 2000 Cessna 441 Conquest accident near Ascheberg, Germany?

An aircraft carrying an instructor and a trainee pilot crashed into a sandy field near Ascheberg during a training mission. The plane lost control at 3,200 feet while performing stall exercises, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Apr 2000 Cessna 441 Conquest accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Apr 2000 involved a Cessna 441 Conquest, registration D-IEGA, operated by Lufttaxi Flug, at Ascheberg, Germany.