What happened
During a scheduled demonstration flight at Mindelheim-Mattsies Airport, a second prototype aircraft was being operated by the pilot for a group of observers located on the ground. Shortly after the departure from the runway, the aircraft had completed an initial circuit to establish its approach pattern when it entered an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft subsequently struck an open field situated roughly 7 km away from the airfield.
Upon impact, the aircraft underwent total disintegration. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident, was killed in the crash.
Findings
- The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during the approach phase of the flight.