6 fatalities

Training Mission Ends in Crash at Langenlebarn Airport (3B-GA)

Langenlebarn, AustriaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 28, 1963, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration 3B-GA) operated by Austrian Air Force - Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte was involved in an aviation accident near Langenlebarn, Austria during landing or approach. 6 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.

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A single-engine aircraft on a training mission stalled on final approach and crashed short of the runway at Langenlebarn Airport, destroying the aircraft. All six occupants were killed.

Incident

A training mission near Langenlebarn Airport ended in a crash when the aircraft stalled on final approach. The flight had lasted approximately forty minutes before the pilot initiated a descent to return to base. The aircraft impacted the ground short of the runway threshold and was destroyed by the impact and a subsequent fire.

Aircraft and Occupants

The single-engine aircraft was operated by pilot Josef Schambeck, who was accompanied by five passengers: Dr. Fritz Rienzner, Herwig Heininger, Alfred Dolezal, Johann Gröhsl, and Günther Vragovic. All six occupants were killed in the accident.

The aircraft was completely destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 May 1963 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Langenlebarn, Austria?

A single-engine aircraft on a training mission stalled on final approach and crashed short of the runway at Langenlebarn Airport, destroying the aircraft. All six occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 May 1963 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 May 1963 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration 3B-GA, operated by Austrian Air Force - Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte, at Langenlebarn, Austria.