Aircraft accident near Salzburg-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport

10 fatalities • Freilassing, Germany • Landing (descent or approach)

A charter flight approaching Salzburg crashed in a wooded area near Freilassing, resulting in the loss of all ten people on board.

What happened

During a charter flight originating from Berlin, the crew began their descent from FL140 to prepare for arrival at Salzburg-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport. After successfully establishing on the ILS, the flight received clearance for landing. However, while on short final approach, the aircraft type experienced a stall.

The impact occurred in a forested region situated in Freilassing, approximately 5.5 km before reaching runway 16. The collision resulted in a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage. There were 10 fatalities and no survivors among the occupants.

Findings

Investigations into the crash identified that the aircraft was operating in an environment characterized by severe icing conditions at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach phase while flying through severe icing conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-02-19 Cessna 550 Citation II accident near Freilassing, Germany?

A charter flight approaching Salzburg crashed in a wooded area near Freilassing, resulting in the loss of all ten people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-02-19 Cessna 550 Citation II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-02-19 involved a Cessna 550 Citation II, registration D-CASH, operated by Private Wings Flugcharter, at Freilassing, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach phase while flying through severe icing conditions.

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