D-EFJXCESSNA F1722018-10-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA F172

Summary

On October 14, 2018, a Cessna F172 (D-EFJX) was involved in an accident near Wasserkuppe, GE. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

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

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN19WA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft D-EFJX.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 14, 2018
NTSB Number
CEN19WA010
Location
Wasserkuppe, Georgia
Event ID
20181019X51113
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
F172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

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

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN19WA010