What happened
The incident involved a four-engine aircraft engaged in cargo operations as part of the Berlin Airlift. The flight was returning to its base in Frankfurt after completing a delivery run to Berlin. During the night, while on final approach to the airport, the aircraft crashed in Neu-Isenburg, located approximately six kilometers east of the landing zone. The specific circumstances leading to the impact remain unknown. All three crew members were killed in the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific contributing factors or investigative conclusions regarding the cause of the crash.