What happened
On the day of the accident, an aircraft departed from Cologne-Bonn Airport. During the initial climb phase of the flight, the pilot notified air traffic control of an emergency situation and received authorization to perform a return to the airfield.
While the pilot was executing a turn during this return maneuver, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The plane entered a steep dive and subsequently struck a residential building in the town of Lind, situated less than 2 km south of the airport perimeter. The pilot, who was the only person on board the aircraft, died in the impact. No injuries or fatalities were reported among the residents or persons on the ground at the time of the crash.
Findings
- The aircraft entered a dive during a turning maneuver.
- The accident occurred during the initial climb and return phase of flight.