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March 1, 2010 · Cessna 525 A · D-IEFA

Stuttgart, DE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
March 1, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stuttgart, DE
Aircraft
Cessna 525 A
Tail Number
D-IEFA
Operator
Efd Eisele Flugdienst Gmbh
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10RA135

On March 1, 2010, at 0710 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 525A, German registered D-IEFA, owned by EFD - Eisele Flugdienst GmbH, was damaged when the left engine experienced an uncontained event near Stuttgart, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the event. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Stuttgart, Germany, and was en route to Bremen, Germany. The German investigators reported that the airplane was en route to Bremen for maintenance. During the climb, the left engine experienced an uncontained event. The flight returned to Stuttgart and landed without further incident. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the German government or the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU) Hermann-Blenk Strasse 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany

NTSB Probable Cause

Under the jurisdiction and control of the German government.

Full Narrative

On March 1, 2010, at 0710 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 525A, German registered D-IEFA, owned by EFD - Eisele Flugdienst GmbH, was damaged when the left engine experienced an uncontained event near Stuttgart, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the event. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Stuttgart, Germany, and was en route to Bremen, Germany. The German investigators reported that the airplane was en route to Bremen for maintenance. During the climb, the left engine experienced an uncontained event. The flight returned to Stuttgart and landed without further incident. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the German government or the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU) Hermann-Blenk Strasse 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time07:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 525 A
Tail NumberD-IEFA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEfd Eisele Flugdienst Gmbh
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsWilliams · FJ44 - 3A-24 · Turbofan | Williams · FJ44 - 3A-24 · Turbofan

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 3 kt
Visibility6.2 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time07:20
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data