On November 14, 1997, a Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) (registration D-IAPB) operated by Pilot und Flugzeug was involved in an aviation accident near Erfurt-Weimar, Germany during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed during its approach to Erfurt-Weimar Airport, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.
What happened
During an approach to Erfurt-Weimar Airport, a twin-engine airplane crashed, resulting in a fatal accident. The wreckage of the aircraft was located approximately 3 km away from the airport perimeter. The incident involved a total of four fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants. The nationalities of those on board included three Swiss citizens and one German citizen.
Findings
The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown at this time. Investigators have not yet released details regarding the flight phase or the specific mechanical or environmental factors that led to the impact.
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