3 fatalities

Fatal Test Flight Accident on Langeoog Island (D-ATIO)

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On May 27, 1938, a Heinkel He.116 (registration D-ATIO) operated by Deutsche Lufthansa was involved in an aviation accident near Langeoog, Germany in flight. 3 people were killed. 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.

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Aircraft crashed during a test flight over Langeoog Island, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members aboard.

What happened

An aircraft met with a fatal accident while operating over Langeoog Island. The incident occurred during a test flight, marking a specific phase of operational verification rather than scheduled commercial service. Upon impact, the crash resulted in the loss of all personnel on board. There were no survivors among the three individuals who comprised the crew at the time of the event.

Findings

The available records indicate that the circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown. No specific contributing factors, mechanical failures, or human error conclusions have been established in the provided source material. The investigation into the precise cause of the accident has not yielded definitive public findings within this context.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 May 1938 Heinkel He.116 accident near Langeoog, Germany?

Aircraft crashed during a test flight over Langeoog Island, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members aboard.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 May 1938 Heinkel He.116 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 May 1938 involved a Heinkel He.116, registration D-ATIO, operated by Deutsche Lufthansa, at Langeoog, Germany.