What happened
During a departure from Düne Airport on Helgoland Island, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during the initial climb. While the plane was ascending to an altitude of approximately 60 meters, it entered a left bank. This maneuver led to the aircraft striking the ground roughly 200 meters to the left of the runway.
The accident resulted in eight fatalities, including both pilots and six passengers. Additionally, five individuals sustained injuries during the impact.
Findings
- The aircraft was in the climb phase of flight when the incident occurred.
- The sequence of events involved a sudden leftward banking motion following takeoff.