Flight Details
The aircraft departed Berlin-Schönefeld Airport at 1357 local time on a charter flight to Constanta with an intermediate stop in Budapest. There were 28 passengers and a crew of five onboard.
Sequence of Events
Fourteen minutes after takeoff, while cruising at an altitude of 2,400 meters above the clouds, the left magneto failed due to a broken electrical wire. Overcharged by the failure, the right magneto failed shortly thereafter, causing the failure of all electrical systems. The battery became depleted, leading to failure of the heating and deicing systems. Some circuit breakers also failed.
In these conditions, the captain decided to divert to Dresden-Klotzsche Airport for an emergency landing. However, due to the failure of radio communication systems, the crew was unable to contact air traffic control. In poor weather conditions, the pilot could not locate Dresden Airport. The captain then attempted an emergency landing in a field near Königsbrück.
The aircraft executed a belly landing near a military barrack, slid for several yards, and came to rest.
Evacuation and Injuries
All 33 occupants evacuated the cabin. Only two passengers sustained slight injuries.
Damage
The aircraft was considered damaged beyond repair.