3 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Münster-Telgte Airport (D-IBUD)

Münster-Telgte, GermanyTakeoff (climb)

On August 31, 1980, a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 (registration D-IBUD) operated by Hansa Luftbild (German Air Surveys) was involved in an aviation accident near Münster-Telgte, Germany during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: During initial climb, the crew shut down one engine and feathered its propeller for unknown reasons, causing the aircraft to lose speed and height. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a farm 3.5 km from Münster-Telgte Airport after takeoff, killing all three occupants. The official investigation found the crew shut down one engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Incident Overview and Context On the day of the accident, the aircraft and its crew participated in an airshow at Münster-Telgte Airport. In the late afternoon, the crew departed the airfield with the intention of returning to their base at Münster-Osnabrück Airport. The aircraft was a twin-engine airplane, and the flight carried three occupants. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date is provided in the source material. ## Accident Sequence Approximately two minutes after takeoff, the aircraft began to lose altitude. It subsequently crashed into a farm situated about 3.5 kilometers from the airfield. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all three people on board were killed. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that during the initial climb, the crew shut down one engine and feathered its propeller for unknown reasons. The investigation did not identify any technical issues with the engine. The shutdown of one engine caused the aircraft to lose speed and altitude, leading to the crash.

Probable cause

During initial climb, the crew shut down one engine and feathered its propeller for unknown reasons, causing the aircraft to lose speed and height.