6 fatalities

2006-02-16: Cessna 501 Citation I (D-IMRX) — Hasit Trockenmörtel — Sulaymānīyah, Iraq

Sulaymānīyah, IraqLanding (descent or approach)

On February 16, 2006, a Cessna 501 Citation I (registration D-IMRX) operated by Hasit Trockenmörtel was involved in an aviation accident near Sulaymānīyah, Iraq during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A business flight from Baku to Sulaymānīyah crashed near Buschin on February 14, killing all 6 occupants. The wreckage was found on February 19 in snow-covered hilly terrain. The aircraft was owned by Hasit Trockenmörtel.

Accident Overview

On February 14, a business flight operated from Baku to Sulaymānīyah crashed near the village of Buschin, located a few dozen kilometers from Sulaymānīyah Airport. The aircraft was descending through an altitude of 8,000 feet when it disappeared from radar screens. The wreckage was discovered on February 19 in a snow-covered, hilly terrain. All six people on board were killed.

Flight Details

The flight originated in Munich and traveled to Baku via Budapest before continuing to Sulaymānīyah. It had departed Munich on February 14. The aircraft was performing a business flight with one pilot and five passengers.

Occupants and Aircraft Ownership

The occupants included four German businessmen, one pilot, and one translator. The aircraft was owned by Hasit Trockenmörtel, a German company specializing in building reconstruction.

Investigation

No official cause of the accident has been stated in available sources.

Aftermath

The wreckage was located in a remote, snow-covered area. Recovery efforts were conducted by local authorities.