What happened
The incident involved an airplane designated 'Wolf' that was conducting a positioning flight between Berlin-Staaken and Cologne. At the time of the event, six crew members were on board. During the transit, the aircraft experienced an engine failure, prompting the captain to initiate a diversion to Hanover. As the situation deteriorated into a critical state, the pilot attempted an emergency landing in a nearby pasture. The aircraft ultimately crashed in Wätzum, located approximately 28 km southeast of Hanover Airport. This accident resulted in one occupant being killed and five others sustaining injuries.
Findings
Official investigations identified engine failure in flight as the primary cause of the incident.