Crash of a Dornier DO.17P-1 in Magrette
Date & Time:
May 16, 1940 at 1310 LT
Operator:
Registration:
L2+GR
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Düsseldorf - Düsseldorf
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a reconnaissance mission over the Dutch coast when it was shot down by the pilot of a French fighter. It crash landed near Magrette and was damaged beyond repair. All three crew members became PoW.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a French fighter.
