On December 14, 1994, a Learjet 35 (registration D-CATY) operated by Air Charter - Germany was involved in an aviation accident near Moscow-Sheremetyevo, Russia during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine charter aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Moscow, banking left at 15 meters and impacting the ground 30 meters left of the runway. The pilot was killed, and six others were seriously injured.
Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft operating a charter flight from Munich to Magnitogorsk with an intermediate stop in Moscow crashed shortly after takeoff. The flight had picked up a Russian navigator during the stop in Moscow.
Accident Sequence
After departing, at an altitude of approximately 15 meters, the aircraft banked left and struck the ground about 30 meters to the left of the runway. Losing control, it continued to roll for roughly 325 meters before coming to rest.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot was killed in the accident, and six other occupants sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged.
Cause
The official investigation source did not provide a probable cause for the accident.
