Generallieutnant Wever was killed in an aircrash on June 3, 1936 in an Heinkle 70 communications aircraft.

In the cockpit of the He-70 was a lever to secure the ailerons while parked on the ground. Weaver forgot about the lever and took off with the ailerons locked.

Wever was a supporter of a long range bomber for the Luftwaffe and was Chief of General Staff at the time of his death.

296 He-70 aircraft were built, some used in Spain.

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