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.
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.