No fatalities

1958-10-14: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Lauterbach, Germany

Lauterbach, GermanyFlight

On October 14, 1958, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Lauterbach, Germany in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed while flying in low-visibility conditions caused by fog. 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 airplane crashed into a prairie in Germany during nighttime operations under foggy conditions, resulting in injuries to both occupants.

What happened

During a night flight, a single-engine airplane was operating in an area characterized by limited visibility caused by fog. While navigating the region, the aircraft struck the ground in a prairie situated in Lauterbach, which is located northwest of Fulda.

The impact resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, as it was determined to be damaged beyond repair. There were two injuries reported among the occupants of the plane, though no fatalities occurred during the accident.

Findings

  • The flight was conducted at night.
  • Environmental conditions included fog and restricted visibility.
  • The crash occurred during the cruise phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed while flying in low-visibility conditions caused by fog.