Fatal aircraft crash during parachute training mission

8 fatalities • Veckerhagen, Germany • Flight

An airplane crashed into a hillside during a low-altitude training flight, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

What happened

During a scheduled training operation involving several paratroopers, an aircraft crashed into rising terrain. The mission was being conducted at a low altitude and included a crew of five along with three passengers intended for parachute deployment.

As the flight progressed through its low-level maneuvers, the plane made impact with a hill. The collision resulted in the immediate destruction of the aircraft. There were eight fatalities recorded following the accident, as every person on board—comprising both the crew and the paratroopers—perished in the crash.

Findings

  • The flight was in a low-altitude phase of operation at the time of the impact.
  • The aircraft struck a hill during the course of the training mission.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with terrain while performing low-altitude maneuvers during a parachute training flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-10-22 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Veckerhagen, Germany?

An airplane crashed into a hillside during a low-altitude training flight, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-10-22 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-10-22 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration CP-19, operated by Belgian Air Force - Force Aérienne Belge - Belgische Luchtmacht, at Veckerhagen, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with terrain while performing low-altitude maneuvers during a parachute training flight.

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