On June 1, 2002, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration D-FEAR) operated by D-FEAR GmbH was involved in an aviation accident near Breitscheid, Germany during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane experienced a stall and crashed near the runway shortly after takeoff from Breitscheid Airfield, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
During a recent flight departure from Breitscheid Airfield, a single-engine airplane encountered a critical loss of airspeed during its initial climb. While the aircraft was ascending to an altitude of approximately 10 to 15 meters, it entered a stall condition. This aerodynamic failure caused the plane to descend and impact the ground adjacent to the runway.
There were nine people on board at the time of the accident, consisting of the pilot and eight skydivers. Despite the impact and the subsequent destruction of the aircraft, there were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the occupants. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The aircraft experienced a stall during the early climb phase.
The accident occurred at a very low altitude, between 10 and 15 meters above the ground.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 Jun 2002 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Breitscheid, Germany?
A single-engine airplane experienced a stall and crashed near the runway shortly after takeoff from Breitscheid Airfield, resulting in no injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jun 2002 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Jun 2002 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration D-FEAR, operated by D-FEAR GmbH, at Breitscheid, Germany.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff.
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