Incident Overview
An aircraft operating a local sightseeing flight over Berlin experienced a technical malfunction shortly after departing Berlin-Schönefeld Airport. The flight, planned for 35 minutes, had 25 passengers and three crew members on board.
Sequence of Events
During the initial climb following takeoff, the pilots encountered problems with the right engine. They decided to perform an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently struck the airport boundary fence, crash-landed on its belly, and sustained severe damage, including partial separation of the right wing.
Occupant Status
All 28 individuals on board escaped without injury. The aircraft itself was damaged beyond economical repair.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the probable cause was a loss of power on the right engine, the reason for which could not be identified.