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Fatal Private Flight Crash Near Westerland-Sylt Airport (D-EPWK)

Westerland-Sylt, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On January 4, 1996, a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (registration D-EPWK) operated by Private Germany was involved in an aviation accident near Westerland-Sylt, Germany during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed while descending to Westerland-Sylt Airport in poor weather, killing the pilot and one passenger.

Incident Overview A single-engine aircraft operating a private flight from Essen-Mülheim Airport to Westerland-Sylt Airport crashed during its approach to the destination airfield. The aircraft was carrying two occupants: one pilot and one passenger. Both individuals were killed in the accident. The crash site was located a few kilometers from Westerland-Sylt Airport. ## Weather Conditions During its descent, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions characterized by limited visibility caused by fog and snowfall. These conditions were present at the time of the approach and crash. ## Outcome The accident resulted in the deaths of both occupants on board. No further details regarding the aircraft's registration, specific type, or the official cause of the accident are provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jan 1996 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near Westerland-Sylt, Germany?

A single-engine aircraft crashed while descending to Westerland-Sylt Airport in poor weather, killing the pilot and one passenger.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jan 1996 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jan 1996 involved a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), registration D-EPWK, operated by Private Germany, at Westerland-Sylt, Germany.

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