Crash of a Heinkel He.111 on the Mt Leoganger: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 17, 1939
Operator:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bad Wörishofen - Bad Wörishofen
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While flying in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft impacted the slope of Mt Leoganger located 17 km north-northwest of Zell Am See. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
