1 fatality

Fatal single-engine accident near Göppingen (44-70394)

Göppingen, GermanyFlight

On October 1, 1945, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 44-70394) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Göppingen, Germany in flight. One person was 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A light aircraft crashed ten kilometers south of Göppingen, resulting in the death of the sole occupant.

What happened

The incident occurred in the vicinity of Göppingen, specifically at a location situated approximately ten kilometers to the south. During the event, the aircraft lost control and impacted the ground, leading to a fatal outcome for the person on board.

According to available records, the pilot was killed in the crash. No other individuals are reported to have been involved or injured in this specific occurrence. The exact sequence of events leading up to the impact is not detailed in the provided source material, but the final result was confirmed as fatal for the crew member.

Findings

The primary fact established by the report is the loss of life sustained by the pilot during the crash. There are no additional contributing factors or investigative conclusions provided in the source text to elaborate on the mechanical or environmental conditions that may have preceded the accident.