What happened
During a nighttime approach to runway 36 at Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport, a single-engine airplane impacted the terrain approximately 50 meters before reaching the runway threshold. Following the initial impact with the ground, the aircraft collided with runway lighting equipment. The sequence of events concluded near the runway threshold, where the aircraft came to a stop with its left wing partially detached.
Findings
- The aircraft was destroyed during the impact.
- There were five occupants on board the aircraft at the time of the accident.
- All individuals involved escaped the wreckage with minor injuries.
- The accident occurred during the final approach phase of flight.