Aircraft accident at Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport

No fatalities • Donaueschingen-Villingen, Germany • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold during a night approach at Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport, resulting in minor injuries.

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.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold during a night approach.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-01-15 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near Donaueschingen-Villingen, Germany?

A single-engine aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold during a night approach at Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport, resulting in minor injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2015-01-15 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-01-15 involved a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), registration D-EMBZ, operated by Private Germany, at Donaueschingen-Villingen, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold during a night approach.

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