No fatalities

Engine Failure and Stall During Approach to Friedrichshafen Airport (HB-LKS)

Friedrichshafen-Bodensee, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On February 9, 1986, a Partenavia P.68 (registration HB-LKS) operated by Industrie Leasing was involved in an aviation accident near Friedrichshafen-Bodensee, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failure was the consequence of carburetor icing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A twin-engine aircraft experienced sequential engine failures due to carburetor icing, stalled on short final, and crashed short of runway 06 at Friedrichshafen, injuring all four occupants.

Incident Sequence

While en route from Munich to Geneva at cruising altitude, the left engine of the aircraft suddenly failed. Within seconds, the right engine lost power and subsequently failed as well. The crew declared an emergency and was granted clearance to divert to Friedrichshafen Airport.

On short final approach to runway 06, the aircraft's airspeed dropped to a critically low level, causing it to stall. The aircraft then impacted a parking lot approximately 200 meters short of the runway threshold. The impact destroyed the aircraft.

Injuries and Damage

All four occupants sustained injuries. The two passengers were seriously wounded. The copilot suffered a broken foot, while the captain escaped without injury.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the engine failure was a consequence of carburetor icing.