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Single-engine aircraft stall and crash at Breitscheid Airfield (D-FEAR)

Breitscheid, GermanyTakeoff (climb)

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).

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

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.

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