D-IMBP

Shortly after takeoff from Egelsbach Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in Gräfenhausen. The wreckage was found along a highway and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Flight / Schedule

D-IMBP

Aircraft

Cessna 340

Registration

D-IMBP

MSN

340A-0221

Year of Manufacture

1976

Operator

Private German

Date

August 13, 1985 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Egelsbach Hesse

Region

Europe • Germany

Coordinates

49.9668°, 8.6659°

Narrative Report

On August 13, 1985 at 12:00 AM, D-IMBP experienced a crash involving Cessna 340, operated by Private German, with the event recorded near Egelsbach Hesse.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

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

Shortly after takeoff from Egelsbach Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in Gräfenhausen. The wreckage was found along a highway and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration D-IMBP, MSN 340A-0221, year of manufacture 1976.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 49.9668°, 8.6659°.

Fatalities

Total

1

Crew

1

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Egelsbach Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in Gräfenhausen. The wreckage was found along a highway and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 1

Operational Details

Operator

Private German

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Europe • Germany

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Cessna 340

Registration

D-IMBP

MSN

340A-0221

Year of Manufacture

1976