What happened
Following a performance at an airshow held at Münster-Telgte Airport, the crew initiated a flight to return to their home base at Münster-Osnabrück Airport. Shortly after departing from Telgte, the twin engine airplane experienced a rapid loss of altitude. The aircraft struck a farm located roughly 3.5 km away from the airfield. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe and caused three fatalities, with no survivors among the crew.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident determined that the loss of altitude occurred during the initial climb phase. It was discovered that the crew shut down one engine and feathered the propeller during this period. While investigators found no mechanical or technical malfunctions within the engine itself, the decision to deactivate an engine during takeoff led to a critical reduction in airspeed and altitude, ultimately causing the crash.