Method and apparatus for detecting a fall of the vehicle

(57) Abstract: In order to be a fall of the vehicle can be detected with a timely and reliable, an acceleration sensor (Bx, By, Bz) is provided, the acceleration sensor, the vehicle (FZ yaw axis) (z), to measure the vehicle acceleration in the direction of the rolling axis (x) and the pitching axis (y). Further provided at least one turning-rate sensor (DRSx, DRSy) is the turning rate sensor, a rolling axis (x) and optionally additionally pitching shaft of the vehicle (FZ) (y) with respect to the vehicle ( to measure the angular velocity of the FZ).