4 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Husum Airport during calibration flight (14+05)

Husum, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On February 12, 1969, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 14+05) operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe was involved in an aviation accident near Husum, Germany during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall while on final approach to the runway. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A fatal aircraft accident occurred near Husum Airport when an airplane stalled while on final approach during a calibration mission.

What happened

During a scheduled calibration flight originating from Westerland, an aircraft was performing its final approach to Husum Airport. While maneuvering for landing, the plane experienced a stall and subsequently crashed into a field situated a few hundred meters before reaching the runway.

The accident resulted in four fatalities, as all members of the crew onboard the aircraft perished in the impact. No other injuries were reported.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the loss of control was triggered by an aerodynamic stall during the approach phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall while on final approach to the runway.