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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Schleswig – Berlin

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1321

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1947

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After takeoff from Schleswig AFB, while taking part to the Berlin Airlift, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and the captain decided to return for a safe landing. Upon touchdown, a landing gear collapsed and the aircraft went out of control before coming to rest. While all three crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-30-DK in Lübeck: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1949

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KN491

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Berlin – Lübeck

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16261/33009

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1945

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On final approach to Lübeck-Blankensee Airport in low visibility due to the night and poor weather conditions, the aircraft hit tree tops, stalled and crashed 500 meters further in a wooded area. A pilot and seven passengers were killed while 14 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was taking part to the Berlin Airlift and all passengers, most of them women and children, were German citizens evacuating Berlin. The aircraft left Berlin-Gatow Airport earlier that day.

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It was determined that the crew continued the approach below the minimum descent altitude.

Crash of a Douglas C-54G-15-DO Skymaster near Fassberg: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1949 at 1330 LT

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45-0563

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Berlin – Fassberg

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36016

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1945

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On approach to Fassberg Airport, the four engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located 10 km from the runway 27 threshold. A crew member was killed while two others were seriously injured. They were performing a cargo flight from Berlin, taking part to the Berlin Airlift.

Crash of a Douglas C-54D-5-DC Skymaster in Frankfurt: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1949 at 0005 LT

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42-72629

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Berlin – Frankfurt

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10734

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1945

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During the final approach completed by night, the four engine aircraft crashed 4 km short of the runway threshold. All three crew members were killed. They were performing a cargo flight from Berlin, taking part to the Berlin Airlift.

Crash of a Fairchild C-82A Packet in Berlin

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1948

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Fairchild C-82 Packet

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45-57785

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10155

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1945

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The aircraft suffered a landing accident in Berlin-Tempelhof Airport following an undetermined technical failure. The crew escaped unhurt but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Berlin

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1948

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Avro 685 York

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Registration:

MW300

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Takeoff (climb)

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Berlin – Abingdon

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SET32

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1946

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During the takeoff roll completed in strong cross winds, the aircraft lost directional control, veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Berlin

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1948

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Avro 685 York

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Registration:

MW238

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Takeoff (climb)

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Berlin – Northolt

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MW238

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1946

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During the takeoff roll completed in strong cross winds, the aircraft lost directional control, veered off runway, lost its tail wheel and came to rest. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas R5D-3 in Königstein im Taunus: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 11, 1948 at 0001 LT

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56502

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Mountains

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Berlin – Frankfurt

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10643

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1945

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During a night approach to Frankfurt-Main Airport, taking part to the Berlin Airlift, the crew did not realized he was flying too low. The four engine aircraft hit the slope of a hill located 1,6 km south of Königstein im Taunus, about 15 km north of the Frankfurt Airport. A crew member was killed while five others were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-54D-10-DC Skymaster in Fassberg AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1948 at 0023 LT

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42-72698

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Takeoff (climb)

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