Country
code

Baden-Württemberg

Crash of a Savoia-Marchetti SM.73 in Oberkirch: 17 killed

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1938 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
OK-BAG
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Prague – Strasbourg – Paris
MSN:
30040
YOM:
1937
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
17
Circumstances:
The approach to Strasbourg Airport was completed in low visibility due to foggy conditions. While descending, the three engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located in Oberkirch, some 22 km east of Strasbourg. The stewardess was seriously injured while all 16 other occupants were killed. The following day, the only survivor died from injuries sustained.
Crew:
Karel Brabenec, pilot,
Bedřich Soukup, copilot,
Alois Krahulec, navigator,
M. Krautnerová, stewardess.
Probable cause:
Too low approach in fog.

Crash of a Heinkel He.111 near Schriesheim: 10 killed

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1937 at 1657 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-AXAV
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Berlin – Mannheim
MSN:
1830
YOM:
1936
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While descending to Mannheim Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. On final approach, the airplane was off course when, at an altitude of 1,500 feet and at a speed of 430 km/h, it impacted the east slope of Mt Weisser Stein located near Schriesheim, some 15 km east of Mannheim Airport. Two passengers were seriously injured and 10 other occupants were killed.
Crew:
Friedrich Günther, pilot, †
Jakob Thaler, radio operator. †
Passengers:
Gustav Adolf Stoltze, †
Adolf Hörner, †
Eugen Wallenstädter, †
Mr. Steegen, †
Max Kornbaum, †
Alois Bender, †
Wolfgang Ullmann, †
Vinzens Wagner, †
Walter Egeli,
H. Duisberger.
Probable cause:
No mechanical anomalies were found on the aircraft, engines and instruments. At the time of the accident, the airplane was not following the proper approach path for Mannheim Airport, probably following a navigational error favored by the foggy conditions.

Crash of a Heinkel He.70 in Stuttgart: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 20, 1937 at 1300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-UXUV
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Stuttgart – Friedrichshafen
MSN:
916
YOM:
1935
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed. The radio navigator Feude and one passengers were killed while four other occupants were injured, the pilot seriously.

Crash of a Heinkel He.70D in Konstanz: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-UDAS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Sevilla - Stuttgart
MSN:
710
YOM:
1934
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While on a cargo flight from Sevilla to Stuttgart, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near Konstanz. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Mr. Steidel, pilot,
Mr. Stöwer, mechanic.

Crash of a Curtiss AT-32C Condor II in Tuttlingen: 12 killed

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1934 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CH-170
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Zurich – Stuttgart – Leipzig – Berlin
MSN:
53
YOM:
1934
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Dübendorf Airport on a schedule service to Berlin with intermediate stops in Stuttgart and Leipzig. After passing the border between Switzerland and Germany, while cruising at an altitude of 3,000 feet, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity and turbulences. The right wing detached and the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent then crashed in a wooded area located in Tuttlingen, some 30 km north of the Swiss/German border. The aircraft was completely demolished by impact forces and all 12 occupants were killed. This was the first accident involving a Swissair's aircraft since its foundation in 1931. Brand new, the aircraft was in service by the Swiss National carrier since March 28, 1934.
Crew:
Armin Mühlematter, pilot,
Hans Daschinger, radio navigator,
Nelly Diener, stewardess. First official stewardess in Europe, she started her carrier by Swissair on May 1st, 1934.
Probable cause:
The break-up was attributed to the failure of the aircraft’s starboard wing due to fractures in the power plant/wing structure. Oscillations were blamed for causing the original fractures in the structure, with stress from unfavorable winds encountered in the cloud through which CH-170 had flown factoring in the ultimate failure. The German investigative commission ruled that one of the original fractures was facilitated by defects with respect to construction and welding technology. A second fracture, occurring later, apparently resulted from what was described as ‘brute’ force.

Crash of an Udet U12a Flamingo in Böblingen: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1930 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
D-867
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Böblingen - Böblingen
MSN:
273
YOM:
1927
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was taking part to an airshow at Böblingen Airfield. Two aircrafts, an Udet U12a Flamingo operated by the Deutsche Luftfahrt and registered D-867 and a Klemm L.27 registered D-1781 were engaged in a demo flight, connected to each other by a ladder. At an altitude of 300-400 metres, one of the pilot in the Udet, Fritz Schindler, successfully climbed from the Udet (below position) to the Klemm (upper position). But while descending via the ladder, the upper aircraft was caught by a gust of wind and lost height. Both aircraft collided, entered a dive and crashed. All four occupants were killed.
Crew:
Walter Spengler,
Fritz Schindler.

Crash of a LVG C.VI in Bruchsal

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
D-1343
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
77
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Karlsruhe, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and apparently attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in an open field located in Bruchsal. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both occupants were injured.

Crash of a Junkers G.24 in Spaichingen

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-946
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dübendorf - Stuttgart
MSN:
916
YOM:
1925
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane named 'Prometheus' departed Dübendorf Airport in Zurich on a schedule service to Stuttgart, carrying six passengers and two crew members. En route, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. All eight occupants were rescued, among them one passenger was slightly injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fokker-Grulich F3 in Genkingen

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-447
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Munich – Stuttgart
MSN:
1553
YOM:
1924
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Munich to Stuttgart, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a pasture located in Genkingen. Three occupants were injured, the pilot escaped unhurt and the aircraft named 'Ems' was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Sablatnig P.III off Konstanz

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-984
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Konstanz Airfield, while climbing, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in the Gnadensee. All four occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.