Piper PA-32T accident near Wickede, De, August 27, 2013
On August 27, 2013 at about 3:21 pm local time, a Piper PA-32T, registered DEERB, was destroyed in an accident near Wickede. 7 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
- August 27, 2013 · about 3:21 pm local time
- Place
- Wickede, Germany
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 7 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32T · all PA-32Ts on the register
- Registration
- DEERB · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 27, 2013, at 1521 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32T, German registered D-EERB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Wickede, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and six passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from Langeoog (EDWL), Germany, and was destined for Arnsberg-Menden, Germany.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the German government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bundesstelle fur Flugenfallensuchung (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
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming IO-540-K1A5D (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: EDWL Langeoog
- Destination: Arnsberg-Menden
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 6 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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