On 15 May, a Learjet 35A registered D-CGFQ of Airbus subsidiary GFD (Gesellschaft für Flugzieldarstellung) crashed during take-off at Hohn Air Base, situated north of Germany. The accident occurred at 12:45 (UTC +2). The aircraft impacted the ground within the air base perimeter resulting in the death of both pilots on board.
On the tragic accident, Airbus said: “Airbus wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this tragic accident: GFD is fully cooperating with the authorities to determine the root causes of the accident. The investigation is led by the Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchungen (German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation) in Braunschweig. The aircraft was departing Hohn for a training mission with German Air Force Air Traffic Controllers in the north of Germany. GFD and Airbus will provide updates as they become available.”