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Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth near Dresden

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth
Operator:
Registration:
D-EGEQ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
2068
YOM:
1930
Location:
Dresden
Saxony
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying in poor weather conditions, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a wheat field and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot evacuated safely.

Crash of a Messerschmitt M.20b in Dresden: 8 killed

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1930 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Messerschmitt M.20
Operator:
Registration:
D-1930
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Berlin – Dresden – Prague - Vienna
MSN:
443
YOM:
1930
Location:
Dresden
Saxony
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
On final approach to Dresden-Heller Airport, at a height of 600 feet, the aircraft stalled, entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a wooded area located near the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were good.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of an engine failure.
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