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August 9, 2018 · Beech 58 · PH-CJX
Munster, DE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Munster, DE
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
PH-CJX
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN18WA325
On August 9, 2018, about 1000 UTC, a Beechcraft Baron 58 airplane, Hungarian registration PH-CJX, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Münster, Germany. The two occupants inside the airplane sustained fatal injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU). The National Transportation Safety Board has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation under the provisions of International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the airplane and the engine. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: BFU Germany Bundestelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung Hermann-Blenk-Straße 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany Telephone: +49 531 35 48-0 Website: http://www.bfu-web.de
Full Narrative
On August 9, 2018, about 1000 UTC, a Beechcraft Baron 58 airplane, Hungarian registration PH-CJX, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Münster, Germany. The two occupants inside the airplane sustained fatal injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU). The National Transportation Safety Board has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation under the provisions of International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the airplane and the engine. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: BFU Germany Bundestelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung Hermann-Blenk-Straße 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany Telephone: +49 531 35 48-0 Website: http://www.bfu-web.de
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberPH-CJX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0