Incident Overview
A charter flight operating from Munich-Riem to Samedan Airport experienced a catastrophic left engine failure during the final approach phase. The engine failed and subsequently caught fire, leading to a rapid loss of airspeed and altitude. The aircraft struck power cables before crashing in a snow-covered field located 3 kilometers short of the runway and 500 meters to the right of its extended centerline. The impact and resulting fire completely destroyed the aircraft.
Occupants and Fatalities
The aircraft carried 11 occupants, including six children and Max Schwabe, the founder of Bavaria. All 11 individuals on board were killed in the accident.
Official Findings
The investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be the disintegration of the first stage of the turbine, which led to overheating and an explosion of the left engine on final approach.