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October 14, 2018 · Cessna F172 N · D-EFJX
Wasserkuppe, DE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 3 unknown outcomes)
Location
Wasserkuppe, DE
Aircraft
Cessna F172 N
Tail Number
D-EFJX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN19WA010
On October 14, 2018, about 1345 coordinated universal time, a Cessna F172N, D-EFJX, experienced a runway excursion during landing which resulted in 3 ground fatalities.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU). Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Any further information may be obtained from: Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung Hermann-Blenk-Straße 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany Tel: +49 531 3548 – 0 Fax: +49 531 3548 - 246 E-mail: box@bfu-web.de
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On October 14, 2018, about 1345 coordinated universal time, a Cessna F172N, D-EFJX, experienced a runway excursion during landing which resulted in 3 ground fatalities.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU). Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Any further information may be obtained from: Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung Hermann-Blenk-Straße 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany Tel: +49 531 3548 – 0 Fax: +49 531 3548 - 246 E-mail: box@bfu-web.de
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna F172 N
Tail NumberD-EFJX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 3 unknown outcomes)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total4
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0