Fatal aircraft crash on Mt Hoher Ochsenkopf

4 fatalities • Mt Hoher Ochsenkopf, Germany • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a forested area on Mt Hoher Ochsenkopf following an engine failure, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine failure. This mechanical malfunction caused the plane to lose altitude rapidly. The descent ended when the aircraft struck the heavily wooded terrain of Mt Hoher Ochsenkopf, which sits at an elevation of 1,054 meters.

The crash site was located approximately 5 kilometers to the west of Raumünzach. There were four fatalities resulting from the impact, as all occupants on board perished in the accident.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the descent was the failure of the engine.
  • The terrain at the crash site consisted of dense woodland.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed following a loss of power caused by an engine failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-05-21 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Mt Hoher Ochsenkopf, Germany?

An aircraft crashed into a forested area on Mt Hoher Ochsenkopf following an engine failure, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-05-21 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 1957-05-21 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Mt Hoher Ochsenkopf, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed following a loss of power caused by an engine failure.

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