Fatal aircraft accident near Boerne, Texas

4 fatalities • Boerne, United States of America • Flight

A flight traveling between Dyess AFB and Fort Sam AFB crashed in Boerne, resulting in the loss of all four people on board.

What happened

On a flight transitioning from Dyess Air Force Base to Fort Sam AFB in Houston, the aircraft encountered severe meteorological conditions. The crew experienced significant turbulence alongside heavy rainfall during the transit.

While navigating these adverse weather elements, the pilot lost control of the aircraft type. The plane subsequently crashed in the vicinity of Boerne, Texas. There were four fatalities recorded as a result of the impact, with no survivors among the occupants.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in an environment characterized by heavy rain and unstable air.
  • The primary factor leading to the crash was the loss of aircraft control during the encounter with severe weather.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while flying through heavy rain and intense turbulence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-10-13 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Boerne, United States of America?

A flight traveling between Dyess AFB and Fort Sam AFB crashed in Boerne, resulting in the loss of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-10-13 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1959-10-13 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Boerne, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while flying through heavy rain and intense turbulence.

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