On May 19, 1982, a Cessna 551 Citation II (registration D-IJHM) operated by J. Hurler Flugdienst was involved in an aviation accident near Kassel, Germany during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to follow the prescribed procedures and continued the approach below the glide in limited visibility. The pilot capacities were probably diminished by the presence of alcohol in his blood, which was considered as a contributing factor. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During approach to Kassel-Calden Airport in reduced visibility with fog, an aircraft struck trees and crashed 4,500 meters short of runway 22. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed.
Accident Details
An aircraft on a flight from Munich was conducting a descent to Kassel-Calden Airport. The approach to runway 22 was carried out in reduced visibility due to local patches of fog. The pilot-in-command failed to maintain sufficient altitude, and the aircraft struck trees before crashing in a wooded area 4,500 meters short of the runway threshold and 1,100 meters from the extended centerline. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the crew failed to follow prescribed procedures and continued the approach below the glide path in limited visibility. Additionally, the pilot's capacities were probably diminished by the presence of alcohol in his blood, which was considered a contributing factor. The crew also failed to initiate a go-around procedure.
Probable cause
The crew failed to follow the prescribed procedures and continued the approach below the glide in limited visibility. The pilot capacities were probably diminished by the presence of alcohol in his blood, which was considered as a contributing factor. The crew also failed to initiate a go-around procedure.
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