Beech D17 accident near Leer (Ostfriesland), De, April 15, 2021
On April 15, 2021 at about 12:41 pm local time, a Beech D17, registered N9855H, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Leer (Ostfriesland). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
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
- April 15, 2021 · about 12:41 pm local time
- Place
- Leer (Ostfriesland), Germany · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Beech D17 S · all D17s on the register
- Registration
- N9855H · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Abnormal runway contact during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: EDWF
- Destination: EHLE
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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