Aircraft crash during final approach near runway

No fatalities • Fürstenfeldbruck AFB, Germany • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed approximately one kilometer from the runway threshold during its final approach, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight, an aircraft impacted the ground roughly one kilometer before reaching the runway threshold. The exact circumstances surrounding the impact remain undetermined at this time.

Following the crash, all nine occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage without injury. While there were no casualties, the aircraft sustained damage so severe that it was declared a total loss.

Findings

The specific reasons for the descent into the ground short of the runway have not yet been established, as the cause of the accident remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1956-09-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Fürstenfeldbruck AFB, Germany?

An aircraft crashed approximately one kilometer from the runway threshold during its final approach, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1956-09-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1956-09-13 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 44-77285, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Fürstenfeldbruck AFB, Germany.

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