Mooney M20E accident near Speichersdorf, De, October 21, 2012
On October 21, 2012 at about 3:20 pm local time, a Mooney M20E, registered DEMHE, was destroyed in an accident during initial climb near Speichersdorf. It was flown under foreign airline rules (Part 129). 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 21, 2012 · about 3:20 pm local time
- Place
- Speichersdorf, Germany
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Mooney M20E NO SERIES · all M20Es on the register
- Registration
- DEMHE · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 21, 2012, about 1520 coordinated universal time, a Mooney M20E, D-EMHE was destroyed following a loss of control during initial climb from Rosenthal Field Ploessen Airport (EDQP), near Speichersdorf, Germany. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The foreign flight was originating at the time of the accident. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. Any further information may be obtained from: German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bundesstelle fur Flugenfallensuchung (BFU) Herman-Blenk Strasse 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany Telefax: +49 5 31 - 35 48 - 246 Phone: +49 5 31 - 35 48 - 0 E-mail: ops@bfu-web.de This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the BFU of 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
- Loss of control in flight during initial climb defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during uncontrolled descent
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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