Diamond DA 62 accident near Dubai, Ae, May 16, 2019
On May 16, 2019 at about 7:30 pm local time, a Diamond DA 62, registered GMDME, was destroyed in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Dubai. It was an aerial observation flight under non-U.S. private rules. 4 people were killed.
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
- May 16, 2019 · about 7:30 pm local time
- Place
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Diamond DA 62 No Series
- Registration
- GMDME · no longer on the register · serial 62.077
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Aerial observation flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The government of United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Diamond DA 62 airplane that occurred on May 16, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Arab Emirates's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of United Arab Emirates.
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
- Collision during takeoff/land during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 5,071 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Austro Engine GmbH E4P-C (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Austro Engine GmbH E4P-C (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
- Operator: Flight Calibration Services Ltd
The flight
- Departed from: OMDB Dubai at 6:08 pm
- Destination: OMDB Dubai
- Flight plan: VFR
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 020° at 5 knots
- Temperature: 93°F (34°C), dew point 57°F (14°C)
- Observation at 3:30 pm from OMDB
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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