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Aircraft Crash After Engine Failure Near Wiener Neustadt Airport (3B-GD)

Wiener Neustadt, AustriaTakeoff (climb)

On July 28, 1967, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration 3B-GD) operated by Austrian Air Force - Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte was involved in an aviation accident near Wiener Neustadt, Austria during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure after takeoff. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a field after an engine failure during climb-out from Wiener Neustadt Airport. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the plane struck concrete walls, lost both wings, and was destroyed, injuring all six occupants.

Incident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events Two minutes after departing from Wiener Neustadt Airport, the aircraft experienced an engine failure while climbing to a height of 60 meters. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing and led the airplane descending until it struck two concrete walls, lost its both wings and crashed in a field. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure after takeoff. The source does not provide additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact location of the field where the crash occurred.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jul 1967 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Wiener Neustadt, Austria?

An aircraft crashed in a field after an engine failure during climb-out from Wiener Neustadt Airport. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the plane struck concrete walls, lost both wings, and was destroyed, injuring all six occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jul 1967 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 28 Jul 1967 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration 3B-GD, operated by Austrian Air Force - Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte, at Wiener Neustadt, Austria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure after takeoff.

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