2 fatalities

1991-02-10: Partenavia P.68 (D-GANS) — Private Germany — Munich, Germany

Munich, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On February 10, 1991, a Partenavia P.68 (registration D-GANS) operated by Private Germany was involved in an aviation accident near Munich, Germany during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft became uncontrollable due to the impact of intense crosswinds during the approach to the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781212245Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway at Munich Airport following an encounter with heavy crosswinds during its final approach.

What happened

During the approach phase to Munich Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control while navigating challenging weather conditions. The flight was operating in an environment characterized by significant crosswinds, which impacted the stability of the aircraft as it neared the landing site.

As the aircraft progressed toward the runway, the aerodynamic forces caused the plane to deviate from its intended flight path. The aircraft subsequently crashed a few hundred meters before reaching the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the deaths of both occupants on board.

Findings

  • The aircraft encountered strong crosswinds during the approach.
  • The loss of control occurred during the final stages of the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft became uncontrollable due to the impact of intense crosswinds during the approach to the runway.