Aircraft accident near Nuremberg Airport

1 fatality • Nuremberg, Germany • Takeoff (climb)

A private twin-engine flight crashed in a wooded area near Nuremberg shortly after departure, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

A private flight departed from Nuremberg Airport's runway 10 at 16:28 local time, bound for Zurich. The flight involved a twin engine aircraft and was operating under favorable weather conditions, characterized by 10 km visibility and light winds from the north-northeast.

During the initial ascent, the pilot received clearance to climb to 13,000 feet at his discretion. While the aircraft was passing through 4,500 feet, it experienced a momentary stall, though it managed to regain some altitude, reaching 4,700 feet. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft lost controllability and entered a steep dive. The plane crashed into a forested area situated alongside the A3 motorway, approximately 3.5 km east of the airport. The impact occurred roughly three minutes after the aircraft had departed.

Findings

  • The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact.
  • There was one fatality involving the pilot, who was the only person on board.
  • The sequence of events indicates that the aircraft entered an uncontrolled dive following a brief aerodynamic stall during the climb phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrollable dive following an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-05-05 Piper PA-42 Cheyenne accident near Nuremberg, Germany?

A private twin-engine flight crashed in a wooded area near Nuremberg shortly after departure, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-05-05 Piper PA-42 Cheyenne accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-05-05 involved a Piper PA-42 Cheyenne, registration D-IMAY, operated by Max Schaldach, at Nuremberg, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrollable dive following an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.

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