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Six Occupants Killed in Training Flight Crash Near Wiener Neustadt (3B-GE)

Waldegg-Peisching, AustriaTakeoff (climb)

On October 6, 1965, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration 3B-GE) operated by Austrian Air Force - Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte was involved in an aviation accident near Waldegg-Peisching, Austria during takeoff. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight carrying four skydivers and two pilots crashed in a prairie northwest of Wiener Neustadt Airport, killing all six on board. The aircraft was part of a formation of four similar airplanes.

Accident Details

The aircraft departed Wiener Neustadt Airport for a local training mission with four skydivers on board. It was flying in a formation with three other similar aircraft. Approximately three minutes after takeoff, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a prairie located 14 kilometers northwest of the airfield. The impact forces destroyed the aircraft.

Occupants

All six occupants of the airplane were killed in the crash. The crew consisted of two pilots: Wilfling Franz and Farkas Franz. The four passengers were Paky Leopold, Leeb Gerd, Parzer Werner, and Hofer Harald.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Oct 1965 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Waldegg-Peisching, Austria?

A training flight carrying four skydivers and two pilots crashed in a prairie northwest of Wiener Neustadt Airport, killing all six on board. The aircraft was part of a formation of four similar airplanes.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Oct 1965 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 6 Oct 1965 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration 3B-GE, operated by Austrian Air Force - Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte, at Waldegg-Peisching, Austria.

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