Aircraft crash near Owen, Germany

10 fatalities • Owen, Germany • Flight

A fatal accident occurred involving a flight diverted to Fürstenfeldbruck Airbase when the aircraft struck a mountainside during low-altitude flight.

What happened

During a night flight originating from RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire, the crew was en route to Stuttgart. Due to heavy fog and poor visibility at Stuttgart-Echterdingen Airport, air traffic control instructed the aircraft to divert to Fürstenfeldbruck Airbase, located near Munich.

While navigating at a low altitude following this rerouting, the aircraft type struck the slope of Mt Teckberg. The impact occurred approximately 1.5 km east of Owen. The accident resulted in the deaths of all ten crew members.

Findings

The investigation determined that the crash was the result of controlled flight into terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside during low-altitude flight following a diversion due to poor visibility.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1955-06-10 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident near Owen, Germany?

A fatal accident occurred involving a flight diverted to Fürstenfeldbruck Airbase when the aircraft struck a mountainside during low-altitude flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 1955-06-10 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1955-06-10 involved a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, registration 44-61780, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Owen, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside during low-altitude flight following a diversion due to poor visibility.

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