On June 13, 2000, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration D-FDHM) operated by EFS Flug Service was involved in an aviation accident near Bremgarten, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's attempt to execute a go-around during the landing phase led to a loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft veered off the runway and struck trees during a landing attempt, resulting in injuries to all three people on board.
What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, the single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control immediately following touchdown. The aircraft bounced multiple times on the runway surface before deviating from the paved area. As the plane veered off the runway, it eventually collided with a stand of trees.
There were three injuries reported among the occupants of the aircraft. The impact resulted in the aircraft being destroyed, with the airframe being declared a total loss.
Findings
Preliminary information suggests that the loss of control was linked to the actions of the pilot-in-command, who was in the process of initiating a go-around procedure at the time of the incident.
Probable cause
The pilot's attempt to execute a go-around during the landing phase led to a loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.