No fatalities

Emergency Landing Near Le Quesnoy During Cologne-Paris Flight (D-443)

Le Quesnoy, FranceFlight

On May 18, 1928, a Junkers A.20 (registration D-443) operated by Deutsche Lufthansa was involved in an aviation accident near Le Quesnoy, France in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft made a forced landing in an open field near Le Quesnoy while en route from Cologne to Paris. The pilot escaped without injury, but the airframe was destroyed.

What happened

During a flight from Cologne to Paris, the pilot encountered an unexpected operational situation that necessitated an immediate diversion. Unable to continue toward the destination or reach a suitable airport in time, the crew initiated an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft touched down in an open field located near Le Quesnoy. Following the impact, the airframe sustained structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash landing, the pilot managed to evacuate the wreckage and escaped without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The source material indicates that the event was triggered by an unexpected situation encountered en route, which forced the decision to land in uncontrolled terrain. No specific mechanical failure or external hazard is detailed in the provided records, but the outcome resulted in total loss of the aircraft with no fatalities.