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Fatal Eindhoven Approach Accident (PH-DRX)

Eindhoven, NetherlandsLanding (descent or approach)

On September 12, 1988, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration PH-DRX) operated by Rijnmond Air Services - RAS was involved in an aviation accident near Eindhoven, Netherlands during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to follow the published procedures, attempted a visual approach in IMC conditions and decided to descend below the MDA without any visual contact with the ground until the aircraft collided with obstacles. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A positioning flight from Rotterdam to Eindhoven crashed into trees and an embankment near Best due to poor visibility. Both pilots were killed after the crew descended below the minimum descent altitude without visual contact.

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Probable cause

The crew failed to follow the published procedures, attempted a visual approach in IMC conditions and decided to descend below the MDA without any visual contact with the ground until the aircraft collided with obstacles.
Controlled flight into terrain

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