Beech F90 accident near Egelsbach, De, December 7, 2009
On December 7, 2009 at about 3:20 pm local time, a Beech F90, registered DIDVK, was destroyed in an accident during approach near Egelsbach (Egelsback airport). It was a business flight under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were killed. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Under the jurisdiction and control of the German government.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 7, 2009 · about 3:20 pm local time
- Place
- Egelsbach, Germany · Egelsback
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Beech F90 1 · all F90s on the register
- Registration
- DIDVK · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Business flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 7, 2009, at 1520 coordinated universal time, a Beech F 90, D-IDVK, was destroyed when it impacted forested terrain near Egelsbach, Germany. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight crew and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Bremen, Germany. The German investigators reported that the airplane was on final approach when it impacted forested terrain. The weather was characterized as "bad weather conditions." 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 fuer Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU) Hermann-Blenk Strasse 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during approach
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: retractable
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: Bremen
- Destination: EDFE Hessen
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: at 2 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 600 ft; a few clouds at 400 ft
- Temperature: 45°F (7°C), dew point 43°F (6°C)
- Observation at 3:20 pm from EDDF
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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