No fatalities

Aircraft accident at Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport (D-IBEM)

Hamburg-Helmut-Schmidt (Fuhlsbüttel), GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On July 14, 1968, a Dornier DO.28A/B (registration D-IBEM) operated by General Air was involved in an aviation accident near Hamburg-Helmut-Schmidt (Fuhlsbüttel), Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage after losing control during the landing phase at Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport.

What happened

During the landing sequence at Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of control immediately following touchdown. The impact caused the plane to overturn, ultimately coming to rest in an inverted position on the airfield.

While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, the pilot escaped the incident without any injuries. No other casualties or injuries were reported in connection with this event.

Findings

The specific mechanical or operational reasons for the loss of control upon touchdown have not been detailed in the available reports.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jul 1968 Dornier DO.28A/B accident near Hamburg-Helmut-Schmidt (Fuhlsbüttel), Germany?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after losing control during the landing phase at Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jul 1968 Dornier DO.28A/B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jul 1968 involved a Dornier DO.28A/B, registration D-IBEM, operated by General Air, at Hamburg-Helmut-Schmidt (Fuhlsbüttel), Germany.