Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA28 near Witzenhausen, Germany — 2015-03-04

Investigation ongoingCEN15WA450
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Date
2015-03-04
Location
Witzenhausen, Germany, DE
Aircraft
PIPER PA28
Registration
D-ERIF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On March 4, 2015, about 0718 UTC, a Piper PA28, German registration D-ERIF, owned by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted heavily wooded terrain near Witzenhausen, Germany, under unknown circumstances. The pilot was fataly injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Germany. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from: The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation Braunschweig, Germany Telephone: +49 5 31 35 48 0 Telefax: +49 5 31 35 48 246 www.bfu-web.de This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Maneuvering
  • Loss of Control While Maneuvering

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