Germany

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Cargo

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Lübeck – Berlin

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16692/33440

YOM:

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 R4D-3 in Berlin

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1948

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Registration:

56545

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MSN:

22197

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1945

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After landing at Tempelhof Airport, the four engine aircraft encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, hit obstacles and came to rest in flames. The aircraft was destroyed while all four crew members were injured.
Crew:
Lt Stephan Lukacik, pilot,
Lt William O. Kuencer, copilot,
Cpt Armand I. Grenadier, check-pilot,
Sydney D. Pointer, radio operator.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Wünsdorf AFB

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1948

Type of aircraft:

Avro 685 York

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Registration:

MW270

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Wünsdorf – Northolt

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MW270

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1946

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During the takeoff roll, a speed indicator failed. The captain decided to abandon the takeoff maneuver and started an emergency brake procedure. As the distance within the end of the runway was insufficient, he raised the gear. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. While all four crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-54D-10-DC in Fassberg AFB

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1948 at 0600 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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42-72657

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Schleissheim - Fassberg

MSN:

10762

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1945

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The crew was completing a flight from Schleissheim AFB, near Munich, to Fassberg AFB. On final approach in poor visibility due to foggy conditions and night, the aircraft hit trees and crashed in flames. All three crew members were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-25-DK in Wiesbaden AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1948

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Registration:

44-76491

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Northolt – Wiesbaden

MSN:

16075/32823

YOM:

1945

Location:

Wiesbaden-Erbenheim AFB

Hesse

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Germany

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Europe

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Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Wiesbaden-Erbenheim AFB. All five occupants 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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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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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 a Douglas C-47B-30-DK in Bückeburg AFB

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1948

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Registration:

KN523

Flight Phase:

Taxiing

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16320/33068

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1945

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While taxiing at Bückeburg AFB, the aircraft hit a hole in the taxiway with its tail wheel. The aircraft came to rest and was considered as damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Berlin

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1948

Type of aircraft:

Avro 685 York

Operator:

Registration:

MW305

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Cargo

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Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII

MSN:

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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Operator:

Registration:

G-AKGZ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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