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

Turbulence from an Airbus A380 passenger plane above caused a German airliner 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 3,000 meters 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 Omani airspace at an altitude of 10,300 m, it encountered turbulence caused by an A380 flying above. The Challenger lost control completely, both engines stopped working.

Fortunately, the pilot was able to control the plane after it rolled 5 times and fell more than 3,000 meters. The incident turned the plane's interior upside down, many glass panels were broken, seats were ripped apart and food was scattered throughout the passenger cabin.

Although the Challenger landed safely, it was damaged beyond repair and was removed from MHS Aviation’s service. Several people on board were hospitalized, including one with serious injuries.

The incident with the Bombardier Challenger. 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 an A380. Both incidents were minor and no one was injured.

According to VNE