Amateur-built A60PLUS accident near Reichelheim, De, June 12, 2011
On June 12, 2011 at about 6:24 pm local time, a amateur-built A60PLUS, registered GTLEL, was substantially damaged in an accident near Reichelheim. It was a business flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed; 3 others were unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- June 12, 2011 · about 6:24 pm local time
- Place
- Reichelheim, Germany
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed; 3 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built A60PLUS NO SERIES
- Registration
- GTLEL · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Business flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
Under the jurisdiction and control of the German government.
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
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; rotorcraft: airship
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (with waivers/limitations)
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: Reichelsheim
- Destination: Reichelsheim
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 260° at 4 knots
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 43°F (6°C)
- Altimeter: 30.01 inHg
- Observation at 6:20 pm from EDDF
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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