No fatalities

Training Flight Emergency Landing in Hohenbrugg-Weinberg (OE-TIE)

Hohenbrugg-Weinberg, AustriaFlight

On August 5, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration OE-TIE) operated by Österreichischer Aero-Club was involved in an aviation accident near Hohenbrugg-Weinberg, Austria in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A training aircraft made an emergency landing in Hohenbrugg-Weinberg after an engine failure, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During a routine training mission, the pilot encountered a mechanical issue that required immediate attention. The powerplant ceased functioning while the aircraft was airborne, prompting the crew to initiate emergency procedures. They successfully executed an emergency landing at Hohenbrugg-Weinberg to secure the airframe. Upon impact and subsequent inspection, it was determined that the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. Both occupants were reported injured in the incident.

Findings

The official investigation concluded that the primary factor leading to the event was an engine failure in flight. This mechanical malfunction necessitated the unplanned landing and resulted in the total loss of the aircraft.

Probable cause

Engine failure in flight