On a previously busy flight, there was only one passenger. Then the plane veered off course and crashed in Šumava.

On Christmas Eve 1937, a plane crash in Šumava raised numerous questions about its circumstances. Despite being piloted by an experienced captain, the flight veered off course, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The Air France flight, which was supposed to be a routine journey from Bucharest to Paris, faced severe weather conditions, including thick fog and snow. The crew mistakenly believed they were approaching Prague, following ground instructions that misled them. The investigation that followed revealed many unanswered questions, making this incident one of the most mysterious pre-war aviation tragedies in Czechoslovakia. The latest episode of the podcast "Podivné zločiny" delves into the details of this tragic event.