Cologne-Ostheim | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Right after takeoff from Cologne-Ostheim Airport, the twin engine airplane suffered a technical problem and crashed. A crew member survived while five other occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Technical issue of unknown origin.

Crash of a Dornier DO.17Z in Wilnis

Date & Time: May 10, 1940 at 0430 LT

Type of aircraft:

Dornier DO.17

Operator:

Registration:

4U+JH

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Cologne - Cologne

MSN:

3474

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Circumstances:

While on a night reconnaissance mission, the airplane was shot down by the pilot of a Dutch fighter and crash landed in Wilnis. All four crew members were rescued and became PoW.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a Dutch fighter.

Crash of a Dornier DO.17Z in Westmaas

Date & Time: May 10, 1940 at 0430 LT

Type of aircraft:

Dornier DO.17

Operator:

Registration:

4U+KH

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Cologne - Cologne

MSN:

4521

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Circumstances:

While on a night reconnaissance mission, the airplane was shot down by the pilot of a Dutch fighter and crash landed in Westmaas. All four crew members were rescued and became PoW.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a Dutch fighter.