Nighttime aircraft crash in Bavarian Alps

No fatalities • Kampenwand, Germany • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area near Kampenwand during a night flight due to insufficient altitude.

What happened

During a night flight, a twin-engine aircraft was cruising through the Bavarian Alps when it collided with trees. The accident occurred in a snow-covered forested region situated near Kampenwand. The impact resulted in a crash of the aircraft.

Findings

Investigations into the event indicate that the pilot did not maintain an adequate altitude during the flight. This failure to maintain sufficient altitude led to the aircraft striking the treeline. There were five individuals on board the aircraft at the time of the accident, and all five occupants sustained injuries during the crash.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain a safe altitude above the terrain during night operations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-03-13 Partenavia P.68 accident near Kampenwand, Germany?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area near Kampenwand during a night flight due to insufficient altitude.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-03-13 Partenavia P.68 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-03-13 involved a Partenavia P.68, registration D-GITY, operated by Private Germany, at Kampenwand, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to maintain a safe altitude above the terrain during night operations.

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