Austrian Air Force - Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte
Safety Score
9.7/10Total Incidents
11
Total Fatalities
30
Recent Incidents
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
The aircraft was engaged in a skydiving training mission in the region of Ferlach-Glainach Aerodrome, Carinthia. During the initial climb, at a height of 600 meters, the single engine nosed down and crashed in a wooded area, killing all seven occupants. Crew: Pichler Josef Passengers: Hoi Peter, Meyerhofer Johann, Schwaiger Alois, Haller Gerhard, Millinger Isidor +1.
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Two minutes after takeoff from Wiener Neustadt Airport, while climbing to a height of 60 meters, the engine failed. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing and led the airplane descending until it struck two concrete walls, lost its both wings and crashed in a field. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
The crew left Wiener Neustadt Airport for a local training mission with four skydivers on board. The airplane was in a formation with three other similar aircraft. Three minutes after takeoff, while climbing, the single aircraft went out of control and crashed in a prairie located 14 km northwest of the airfield. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and all six occupants were killed. Crew: Wilfling Franz, pilot, Farkas Franz, pilot. Passengers: Paky Leopold, Leeb Gerd, Parzer Werner, Hofer Harald.
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
The pilot was performing a training mission in the vicinity of the Langenlebarn Airport with five passengers on board. Following an uneventful flight of forty minutes, he started the descent to return to his base. On final approach, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway threshold and was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. All six occupants were killed. Crew: Schambeck Josef, pilot Passengers: Dr. Rienzner Fritz, Heininger Herwig, Dolezal Alfred, Gröhsl Johann, Vragovic Günther.
Udet U12 Flamingo
Crashed in unknown circumstances near the airport of Wiener Neustadt while performing a training flight. Pilot Otto Eiblhuber was killed.
Udet U12 Flamingo
The pilot Hermann Riegler was performing a training mission in Graz-Thalerhof Airport. On approach, aircraft went out of control and crashed. Pilot was killed.
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Crew was completing a training mission when shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the single engine aircraft went out of control and spiraled to the ground. Both pilots Max Kandler and Josef Malburg were killed.
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Crashed in unknown circumstances while performing a training flight. Both pilots Josef Schmidberger and Josef Tusch killed.
Udet U12 Flamingo
The crew departed Graz-Thalerhof on a local training flight. En route, the airplane went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area located in Pinggau, some 70 km northeast of the Graz Airport. Both crew members were killed.
Udet U12 Flamingo
The pilot Adolf Sikorovsky departed Graz-Thalerhof Airport on a local solo training mission. En route, the airplane went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances in Pernegg an der Mur, some 30 km north of Graz. The pilot was killed.
Udet U12 Flamingo
The crew was performing a local training flight at Vienna-Aspern Airport. While practicing in the vicinity of the airfield, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed, killing both pilots. Crew: Cpt Erich Zdiarsky, Lt Hermann Mahnert.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Austria
Risk Level
Low Risk
