85-0151
Flight / Schedule
85-0151
Aircraft
Beechcraft C-12 HuronRegistration
85-0151
MSN
FE-5
Year of Manufacture
1987
Operator
United States ArmyDate
November 6, 1998 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Giebelstadt AFB Bavaria
Region
Europe • Germany
Narrative Report
On November 6, 1998 at 12:00 AM, 85-0151 experienced a crash involving Beechcraft C-12 Huron, operated by United States Army, with the event recorded near Giebelstadt AFB Bavaria.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The twin engine aircraft was approaching Giebelstadt AFB when it crashed in the Sommerhausen zoo located about 8 km northeast of the airfield. Both pilots were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 85-0151, MSN FE-5, year of manufacture 1987.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
2
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine aircraft was approaching Giebelstadt AFB when it crashed in the Sommerhausen zoo located about 8 km northeast of the airfield. Both pilots were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
United States ArmyFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Germany
Aircraft Details
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