Crash of a Cessna 207 Stationair 7 in Fürstenberg: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 22, 1973
Operator:
Registration:
D-EGTS
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Stadtlohn – Donaueschingen
MSN:
207-0068
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While descending to Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to fog. The single engine airplane struck trees and crashed in flames on a hilly terrain (918 meters high) located in Fürstenberg, about 9 km southeast of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and three occupants were killed while three others survived.
