Boeing 247 crash, Aug 13, 1937, Hanover Lower Saxony
Boeing 247 accident on August 13, 1937 near Hanover Lower Saxony, Germany with no fatalities. Cause: Stall during takeoff; reason not established.
- Date: August 13, 1937
- Aircraft: Boeing 247
- Location: Hanover Lower Saxony, Germany
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Stall during takeoff; reason not established
A Lufthansa Boeing 247 used as a test aircraft for an experimental autopilot stalled during takeoff from Hannover Vahrenwald and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed by fire after the crash.