Single-engine aircraft crash near Langenlebarn Airport

6 fatalities • Langenlebarn, Austria • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash short of the runway threshold during its approach to Langenlebarn Airport.

What happened

A training mission conducted near Langenlebarn Airport resulted in a fatal accident involving a single engine aircraft. The flight, which included the pilot and five passengers, proceeded without incident for approximately forty minutes. As the mission neared completion, the pilot initiated a descent to return to the base airfield.

During the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to crash before reaching the runway threshold. The impact forces were severe enough to destroy the airframe, and a fire broke out following the collision. There were six fatalities recorded as a result of the accident, with no survivors among the occupants.

Findings

The primary factor leading to the accident was an aerodynamic stall occurring during the final approach to the airfield.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall while on final approach, leading to a high-impact crash and subsequent fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1963-05-28 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Langenlebarn, Austria?

A training flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash short of the runway threshold during its approach to Langenlebarn Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1963-05-28 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 1963-05-28 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration 3B-GA, operated by Austrian Air Force - Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte, at Langenlebarn, Austria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall while on final approach, leading to a high-impact crash and subsequent fire.

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