Aircraft crash during training flight at Büchel Air Base

2 fatalities • Büchel AFB, Germany • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight ended in a fatal crash at Büchel Air Base after an aircraft stalled during a go-around maneuver.

What happened

During a routine local training mission conducted at Büchel Air Base, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. The flight crew was performing an approach using a single-engine configuration when they decided to execute a go-around procedure. During this transition, the aircraft entered a stall, leading to a crash approximately one kilometer before reaching the threshold of runway 03/21.

Findings

  • The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
  • There were two fatalities among the crew members.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the aircraft stall occurring during the go-around maneuver.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during a single-engine go-around procedure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-07-10 Dornier DO.28D Skyservant accident near Büchel AFB, Germany?

A training flight ended in a fatal crash at Büchel Air Base after an aircraft stalled during a go-around maneuver.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-07-10 Dornier DO.28D Skyservant accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-07-10 involved a Dornier DO.28D Skyservant, registration 58+58, operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe, at Büchel AFB, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during a single-engine go-around procedure.

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