No fatalities

Emergency landing near Leipzig-Halle Airport following technical issues (DM-SAF)

Leipzig, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On November 17, 1967, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration DM-SAF) operated by Interflug was involved in an aviation accident near Leipzig, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft suffered mechanical failures during its approach to the airport, forcing an emergency landing. 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

An aircraft flying from Moscow experienced mechanical difficulties during its approach to Leipzig-Halle Airport, resulting in an emergency landing in a nearby field.

What happened

During an approach to Leipzig-Halle Airport, the flight crew encountered unexpected technical complications. The aircraft was operating on a route originating from Moscow when these issues necessitated an immediate emergency descent.

Unable to continue the standard approach, the crew performed an emergency landing in a field situated a short distance from the airport perimeter. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The flight was interrupted by technical problems encountered during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered mechanical failures during its approach to the airport, forcing an emergency landing.