German civil aircraft engine died, free fall 3,000 m

Turbulence from an Airbus A380 passenger plane above caused a German civil aircraft to lose both engines and fall 3,000 meters.

The plane's interior before and after the incident. Photo: Flight Service Bureau.

The Flight Service Bureau released images of the chaotic interior of the Bombardier Challenger 604 that fell more than 10,000 feet and nearly crashed on March 22. The Challenger flew into the turbulence of an Airbus A380, causing it to completely lose control, the Times reported.

The Challenger 604, operated by MHS Aviation, Germany, was carrying 11 passengers and crew members. While flying over Oman at an altitude of 10,300 m, it encountered turbulence caused by an A380 flying overhead. The Challenger lost control completely, both engines failed.

Fortunately, the pilot was able to control the plane after it rolled five times and fell more than 3,000 meters. The incident turned the plane's interior upside down, many glass panels were broken, seats were torn apart, and food was scattered throughout the passenger compartment.

Although the Challenger landed safely, it was damaged beyond repair and was taken out of service by MHS Aviation. Several people on board were hospitalized, including one with serious injuries.

The Bombardier Challenger incident unfolded. Graphic: Times.

Wake turbulence is a phenomenon that occurs behind an aircraft as it cuts through the air and creates large vortices. This is not the first time the A380 has caused problems due to its massive wake.

In September 2012, a Virgin Australia Boeing 737 nearly lost control while flying behind an A380. A year earlier, an Air France A320 banked 30 degrees left after flying into turbulence from the A380. In both cases, there were no serious consequences and no one was injured.

According to VNE