Hanna Reitsch passed away on August 24, 1979, in Frankfurt, Germany.
On August 24, 1979, pioneering aviator Hanna Reitsch died in Frankfurt, Germany. Her death marked the end of a remarkable life that broke numerous aviation barriers and left a lasting impact on the field.
Reitsch's legacy is reflected in the generations of women aviators inspired by her achievements and the advances she helped foster in aviation technology and pilot training.