No fatalities

Aircraft Crash Landing Results in Destruction and Pilot Injury (43-35376)

Innsbruck, AustriaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 9, 1945, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-35376) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Innsbruck, Austria during landing or approach. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed and came to rest on the ground, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe. The pilot sustained injuries during the incident.

What happened

The flight ended abruptly when the aircraft executed a crash landing. Upon impact with the terrain, the structural integrity of the aircraft was compromised, leading to its complete destruction. The event resulted in physical harm to the individual operating the plane, who was reported as injured following the accident. No other occupants or ground casualties were mentioned in the available records.

Findings

The specific contributing factors leading to the crash landing are not detailed in the provided source material. Consequently, no definitive conclusions regarding mechanical failure, pilot error, or environmental conditions can be drawn from this limited dataset.