Night Approach Accident at Hanover-Langenhagen Airport (OY-APE)

Incident Overview During a night approach to Hanover-Langenhagen Airport, the aircraft became unstable. The flight crew initiated a go-around procedure, but the aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed short of runway 09R. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and both pilots on board were killed. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that cargo shifted at the time the crew initiated the go-around procedure. At that moment, the flaps were down at 11° instead of the expected 26° configuration. These factors contributed to the stall and subsequent crash during the aborted approach. ## Safety Implications The accident highlights the critical importance of proper cargo securing and adherence to go-around procedures, particularly during unstable approaches. The discrepancy in flap configuration and the shifting cargo likely compromised the aircraft's stability and performance during the critical phase of flight.