Single-engine aircraft crash near Lauterbach

No fatalities • Lauterbach, Germany • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-10-14 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Lauterbach, Germany?

A single-engine airplane crashed into a prairie in Germany during nighttime operations under foggy conditions, resulting in injuries to both occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-10-14 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-10-14 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Lauterbach, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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