Were there any fatalities in the 1964-02-29 British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 83 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1964-02-29 involved a British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802, at Austria.

British Eagle Flight 802 crash near Austria in 1964

On February 29, 1964, a British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802 was involved in an aviation accident near Austria. 83 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain during approach due to navigation or altitude control errors. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

A British Eagle International Airlines aircraft crashed in the Austrian Alps on February 29, 1964, resulting in the deaths of all 83 people on board during the approach phase.

What happened

On February 29, 1964, a British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802/6 was operating a scheduled service that ended in a fatal accident. The aircraft, identified by registration G-ANHH, was flying near Austria when it crashed into the terrain. The incident occurred during the flight's approach phase, leading to the immediate destruction of the plane and the loss of all individuals on board.

Investigation

The aviation authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the sequence of events that led to the disaster. The inquiry focused on the operational conditions and navigation procedures utilized by the crew as they approached their destination in the mountainous region of Austria.

Findings

The investigation confirmed that the accident resulted in 83 fatalities, with no survivors reported from the aircraft. The primary contributing factor was identified as the aircraft's failure to maintain safe altitude during the approach, leading to controlled flight into terrain. This tragic event remains one of the significant aviation accidents involving British Eagle International Airlines.

Probable cause

Controlled flight into terrain during approach due to navigation or altitude control errors

1964-02-29: British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802 — Austria