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Aircraft crash near Kayl, Luxembourg (G-AIRZ)

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On July 18, 1952, an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (registration G-AIRZ) operated by Hunting Aerosurveys was involved in an aviation accident near Kayl, Luxembourg in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the top of a hill while performing low-altitude photography maneuvers. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside during an aerial photography mission in southern Luxembourg, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During an aerial photography flight, a twin engine aircraft struck the summit of a hill near Kayl, located in the southern region of Luxembourg. The incident occurred while the aircraft was operating at a low altitude as part of its mission. Following the impact with the terrain, the aircraft crashed, leading to the deaths of both people on board.

Findings

  • The flight was engaged in an aerial photography mission at the time of the accident.
  • The aircraft was flying at a low height when it encountered the hilltop.
  • There were two fatalities recorded, involving the pilot and one passenger.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the top of a hill while performing low-altitude photography maneuvers.

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