Fatal Engine Failure During Liaison Flight

Incident Overview and Flight Details The aircraft was operating a liaison flight from Spandgahlem Airbase when an engine failure occurred en route. The failure caused the aircraft to lose altitude, leading to a loss of control. The aircraft subsequently struck a tree and crashed into a field located 2 km north of Horath. All four occupants on board were killed in the accident. The official investigation identified the engine failure as the probable cause of the incident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator was provided in the source material, and no additional details regarding the exact nature of the engine failure or the field's specific characteristics were available.