No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airport (D-IHFP)

Leutkirch-Unterzeil, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On January 4, 1975, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration D-IHFP) operated by Private Germany was involved in an aviation accident near Leutkirch-Unterzeil, Germany 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in Altmannshofen during its approach to Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airport, resulting in an unconfirmed status for the occupant.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in Altmannshofen, situated approximately 3 kilometers from the runway threshold of Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airport. The aircraft was in its approach phase when it went down under circumstances that are currently not fully understood.

At this time, there is no information regarding the specific identity or registration of the aircraft involved. Reports indicate that the individual on board has an unknown fate, as search and recovery efforts have not yet clarified the status of the occupant.

Findings

The precise reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the event took place under unknown circumstances. Investigation into the sequence of events leading to the impact near the airport threshold is required to establish a clear timeline.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jan 1975 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Leutkirch-Unterzeil, Germany?

An aircraft crashed in Altmannshofen during its approach to Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airport, resulting in an unconfirmed status for the occupant.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jan 1975 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jan 1975 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration D-IHFP, operated by Private Germany, at Leutkirch-Unterzeil, Germany.