No fatalities

Aircraft Crash in Neckargartach Injures Pilot (44-70502)

Neckargartach, GermanyFlight

On December 15, 1945, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 44-70502) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Neckargartach, Germany 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Neckargartach, north of Heilbronn, resulting in total destruction of the airframe and injuries to the pilot.

What happened

The incident occurred in the vicinity of Neckargartach, a location situated north of Heilbronn. During the event, the aircraft suffered a crash that led to its complete destruction. The sole occupant, identified as the pilot, sustained injuries during the accident. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in connection with this specific occurrence.

Findings

The source material does not provide detailed technical findings or contributing factors regarding the cause of the crash. It confirms only that the airframe was destroyed and that the pilot was injured as a result of the impact.