D-IFLI

While approaching Ostend Airport, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The twin engine aircraft came to rest in a field located in Snaaskerke, about 4 km southeast of the airfield. The pilot was injured and the airplane was written off.

Flight / Schedule

D-IFLI

Aircraft

Cessna 401

Registration

D-IFLI

MSN

401-0033

Year of Manufacture

1967

Operator

Private German

Date

December 9, 1969 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Ostend West Flanders

Region

Europe • Belgium

Coordinates

51.2085°, 2.9594°

Narrative Report

On December 9, 1969 at 12:00 AM, D-IFLI experienced a crash involving Cessna 401, operated by Private German, with the event recorded near Ostend West Flanders.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

While approaching Ostend Airport, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The twin engine aircraft came to rest in a field located in Snaaskerke, about 4 km southeast of the airfield. The pilot was injured and the airplane was written off.

Aircraft reference details include registration D-IFLI, MSN 401-0033, year of manufacture 1967.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 51.2085°, 2.9594°.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

While approaching Ostend Airport, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The twin engine aircraft came to rest in a field located in Snaaskerke, about 4 km southeast of the airfield. The pilot was injured and the airplane was written off.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

1

Fatality Rate

0.0%

Known people on board: 1

Operational Details

Operator

Private German

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Europe • Belgium

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Cessna 401

Registration

D-IFLI

MSN

401-0033

Year of Manufacture

1967

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