Learjet 35 - A accident near Olsberg, De, June 23, 2014
On June 23, 2014 at about 1:22 pm local time, a 1985 Learjet 35 - A, registered DCGFI, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering near Olsberg. 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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 or German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation/Bundesstelle fuer Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU). 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
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 23, 2014 · about 1:22 pm local time
- Place
- Olsberg, Germany
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Learjet 35 - A, built 1985 · all 35 - As on the register
- Registration
- DCGFI · no longer on the register · serial 35A-612
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 23, 2014, at 1322 coordinated universal time, a Learjet 35A, German registered D-CGFI, was destroyed during a midair collision near Olsberg, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one crew member were fatally injured. The German investigators received reports that the Learjet collided with a German Air Force Eurofighter jet. 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 or German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation/Bundesstelle fuer Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU). 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
- Midair collision during maneuvering defining event
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
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 360° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 6.2 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 3,600 ft
- Temperature: 61°F (16°C), dew point 45°F (7°C)
- Altimeter: 30.14 inHg
- Observation at 1:20 pm from EDGS
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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