2 fatalities

Fatal crash near Wels Airport kills two crew members (31)

Wels, AustriaFlight

On June 15, 1936, a Caproni Ca.133 (registration 31) operated by Austrian Air Force - Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte was involved in an aviation accident near Wels, Austria in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances near Wels Airport, southwest of Linz, resulting in the deaths of both crew members on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation incident occurred in the vicinity of Wels Airport, located to the southwest of Linz. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash is not detailed in the available records, as the circumstances remain unknown. During this event, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic failure or impact that resulted in the loss of life for everyone on board.

The flight was operated by a two-person crew. Tragically, both individuals were killed in the accident. No survivors were reported from the incident. The exact phase of flight during which the crash occurred is not specified in the source material, nor is there information regarding injuries to other parties or specific mechanical failures prior to the impact.

Findings

As the circumstances of the crash are described as unknown, no definitive contributing factors or conclusions have been established in the provided text. There is no mention of a formal investigation report, probable cause determination, or specific technical findings that explain why the aircraft crashed near the airport.