Grob G 180 accident near Mindelheim, Ge, November 29, 2006
On November 29, 2006 at about 12:15 pm local time, a Grob G 180, registered DCGSP, was destroyed in an accident near Mindelheim. It was a business flight under non-U.S. private rules. 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 29, 2006 · about 12:15 pm local time
- Place
- Mindelheim, Georgia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Grob G 180
- Registration
- DCGSP · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Business flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Mattsies at 12:10 pm
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 210° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 1,000 ft; a few clouds at 600 ft
- Temperature: 43°F (6°C), dew point 41°F (5°C)
- Altimeter: 30.38 inHg
- Observation at 1:20 pm from ETHL
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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