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| Date: | Saturday 7 October 2000 |
| Time: | 17:19 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28R-200 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Zweibrücken -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | BFU |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During the downwind leg, the engine cowling of the aircraft sprang open and obstructed the pilot's view. During the subsequent hard landing, the landing gear broke. Other: Aircraft severely damaged.
Sources:
3X256-0/00
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2024 17:22 | ASN | Added |
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