Amateur-built Christen Eagle II accident near Pfronten, Ge, November 16, 2006
On November 16, 2006 at about 11:40 am local time, a amateur-built Christen Eagle II, registered N60BS, was destroyed in an accident near Pfronten. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- November 16, 2006 · about 11:40 am local time
- Place
- Pfronten, Georgia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built Christen Eagle II
- Registration
- N60BS · registry record
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: EDMK Kempten
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 142° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: scat
- Temperature: 50°F (10°C), dew point 39°F (4°C)
- Altimeter: 29.90 inHg
- Observation at 11:00 am from EDMK
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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