Transall C-160 crash, Sep 22, 2008, Wunstorf AFB
Transall C-160 accident on September 22, 2008 near Wunstorf AFB, Lower Saxony, Germany with no fatalities. Cause: Collision with trees during low-level...
- Date: September 22, 2008
- Aircraft: Transall C-160
- Location: Wunstorf AFB, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Collision with trees during low-level flight while transitioning from IFR to VFR; the cause was not determined in the sources reviewed.
A German Air Force Transall C-160D on a training flight in the Hanover area struck trees near Frielendorf at low altitude while transitioning from IFR to VFR. The crew diverted to Wunstorf air base and landed safely with everyone on board unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, mainly its tail and stabilizers.