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Accidents · NTSB CEN15WA299 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Rockwell International 112TCA accident near Kempten (Allgäu), De, July 5, 2015

On July 5, 2015 at about 9:30 am local time, a Rockwell International 112TCA, registered N4708W, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Kempten (Allgäu). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
July 5, 2015 · about 9:30 am local time
Place
Kempten (Allgäu), Germany · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
Weather
not recorded
Aircraft
Rockwell International 112TCA · all 112TCAs on the register
Registration
N4708W · registry record · serial 13302
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Flight · non-U.S. private rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

What happened, in order

  1. Loss of control in flight during initial climb defining event

The aircraft

  • Maximum gross weight: 2,950 lb
  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Not recorded

Weather at the time

  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Flight crew1
Passengers1

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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