What happened
During a repositioning flight traveling from Essen-Mülheim Airport toward Innsbruck-Kranebitten Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control while at cruising altitude. The plane entered a steep dive and ultimately struck the surface of Walchensee, located near Niedernach in Bavaria.
The impact with the water resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There was only one person on board during the flight, and the pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
Findings
Official reports regarding the incident indicate that the structural integrity of the aircraft failed during the flight. Specifically, investigators determined that the tail section separated from the airframe while the plane was still airborne, leading to the subsequent uncontrolled descent.