Berlin-Gatow

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Northolt – Berlin

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MW246

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1946

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For unknown reason, the crew landed with an excessive speed. After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its undercarriage and came to a halt. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-35-DK Dakota C.4 in Berlin: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1948

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KP223

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Lübeck – Berlin

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16692/33440

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1945

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The approach to Berlin-Gatow Airport was started in poor weather conditions (horizontal visibility 1,500 meters and cloud base at 500 feet). On final, the aircraft hit the ground and crashed in flames in the Soviet zone. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-54D-10-DC Skymaster in Neu-Isenburg: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1948 at 0539 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Registration:

42-72688

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Ferry

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Berlin – Frankfurt

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10793

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1945

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The crew was returning to his base in Frankfurt after completing a cargo flight to Berlin, taking part to the Berlin Airlift. On final approach by night, the four engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Neu-Isenburg, about six km east of the airport. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Berlin

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1948

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Avro 685 York

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MW305

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Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII

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SET34

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1946

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For unknown reason, the four engine aircraft landed long. After touchdown, the pilot in command realized he would be unable to stop the aircraft within the remaining distance so he raised the undercarriage. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all four crew members were unhurt.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII in Berlin

Date & Time: Oct 8, 1948

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G-AKGZ

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Takeoff (climb)

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Schedule:

Berlin – Blackpool

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1400

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1947

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Crashed on takeoff at Berlin-Gatow, while on a cargo flight to Blackpool, taking part to the Berlin Airlift. The accident occurred in unknown circumstances and while the aircraft christened 'North Wind' was damaged beyond repair, all five crew members were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK Dakota C.4 in Berlin

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1948

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KN238

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Berlin – London

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15662/27107

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1945

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Shortly after takeoff from Berlin-Gatow Airport, the crew reported technical problems and received the permission to return for an emergency landing. On touchdown, the undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft slid for several yards and came to rest. All three crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Vickers 610 Viking 1B in Berlin: 14 killed

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1948 at 1430 LT

Type of aircraft:

Vickers Viking

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Registration:

G-AIVP

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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London – Berlin

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229

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1946

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On final approach to Berlin-Gatow Airport, at an altitude of 1,500 feet, the twin engine aircraft collided with a Soviet Air Force Yakovlev Yak-3. Both aircraft went out of control and crashed. All 14 occupants on board the Viking were killed as well as the fighter pilot.
Crew:
John Ralph, pilot,
Norman Merrington, copilot,
Charles Mamser, radio operator,
Leonard G. Goodman, steward.
Passengers:
Sgt Pasquale E. Pintus,
Frances Ruth Clough,
J. K. Shea,
J. E. Roberts,
S. J. Stocking,
Robert Collier,
Waldemar Hald,
Cpt Flamings,
M. Lewin,
H. Read-Jahn.

Probable cause:

The collision was caused by the action of the Yak fighter, which was in disregard of the accepted rules of flying and, in particular, of the quadripartite flying rules to which Soviet authorities were parties.

Crash of a Junkers W.34 in Berlin: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 24, 1938 at 1655 LT

Type of aircraft:

Junkers W.34

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D-OQAT

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Training

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