Overview
An aircraft conducting a flight from Wunstorf Air Force Base to Kaufbeuren Air Force Base crashed in a wooded area within the Spessart Mountain Range near Lohr am Main. The aircraft was carrying five technicians and five crew members, totaling 10 occupants. The accident resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all occupants.
Accident Details
During the en route phase of the flight, the aircraft encountered poor weather conditions. While cruising, the crew failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient to clear the terrain. The aircraft subsequently struck trees and crashed in a forested area. The impact destroyed the aircraft.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be controlled flight into terrain.