Accident Overview
On a private flight from Nuremberg Airport to Zurich, a twin-engine aircraft departed runway 10 at 1628 local time. During initial climb, the pilot was cleared to climb to 13,000 feet at his discretion. At approximately 4,500 feet, the aircraft stalled but then climbed again to 4,700 feet. Shortly thereafter, control was lost and the aircraft entered a dive, crashing in a wooded area along motorway A3. The accident occurred three minutes after takeoff, about 3.5 kilometers east of the airport.
Damage and Fatalities
The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot, the sole occupant, was killed.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, weather conditions were good with visibility of 10 kilometers and wind from 010 degrees at 10 knots.
Investigation Findings
No technical anomalies were found on the aircraft, its instruments, or its engines. During the dive, the aircraft's speed increased to 280 knots. The assumption that the pilot suffered a heart attack was not ruled out.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause states: "No technical anomalies were found on the aircraft, the instruments and the engines. The aircraft' speed increased to 280 knots during the dive. The assumption that the pilot suffered a heart attack was not ruled out."