Emergency landing of sightseeing aircraft at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport

No fatalities • Berlin-Schönefeld, Germany • Takeoff (climb)

A sightseeing flight departing from Berlin experienced engine failure during takeoff, resulting in a crash landing and significant aircraft damage.

What happened

A sightseeing flight operating out of Berlin-Schönefeld Airport experienced a serious incident during its initial climb phase. The aircraft, carrying 25 passengers and three crew members, was performing a scheduled 35-minute tour of the Berlin area when the flight crew identified a technical malfunction involving the right engine.

In response to the engine failure, the pilots attempted to perform an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft type struck the perimeter fence at the edge of the airport. The impact caused the aircraft to crash land on its belly, which resulted in the right wing being partially severed. Despite the severity of the impact, all 28 occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage without any reported injuries.

Findings

The primary factor leading to the crash landing was technical issues with the right engine encountered immediately after departure.

Probable cause

An engine malfunction during the initial climb necessitated an emergency descent that resulted in a collision with the airport boundary fence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-06-19 Douglas DC-3 accident near Berlin-Schönefeld, Germany?

A sightseeing flight departing from Berlin experienced engine failure during takeoff, resulting in a crash landing and significant aircraft damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-06-19 Douglas DC-3 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-06-19 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration D-CXXX, operated by Air Service Berlin, at Berlin-Schönefeld, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine malfunction during the initial climb necessitated an emergency descent that resulted in a collision with the airport boundary fence.

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