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An engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to divert to Sungai Petani Airfield. On approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Three crew members were killed and a fourth was seriously injured.
crew:
F/O Robert Frederick Halliwell, †
Sgt Percy Yeomans Walker, †
Sgt Garnett Couzens, †
LAC J. Haynes.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89 Dominie in Prestwick

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1941

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

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Registration:

R9561

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

6489

YOM:

1940

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During the takeoff roll at Prestwick Airport, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and collided with a fence. Both crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/mge in Vienna: 7 killed

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Junkers JU.52

Operator:

Registration:

D-ANYF

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

4071

YOM:

1935

Location:

Vienna

Country:

Austria

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Europe

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in Vienna-Kirchstätten. All seven occupants were killed.
Crew:
Lt Robert Daum, pilot,
Lt Gerold Junghans,
Lt Ewald Leopold,
Lt Herbert Behla,
Ofw Stephan,
Gefr Hassiger, radio operator,
Gefr Walberg, radio operator.

Crash of a Martin 166 WH-3A in Samarinda: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 18, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)

Operator:

Registration:

M-613

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

871

YOM:

1936

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Crashed on take off for unknown reasons. Two crew members were killed and three others were injured.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88C-2 at Gilze-Rijen AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 17, 1941 at 2046 LT

Type of aircraft:

Junkers JU.88

Operator:

Registration:

R4+?M

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Gilze-Rijen - Gilze-Rijen

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230

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The airplane crashed just after a night takeoff from Gilze-Rijen Airport. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Ofhr Hans Klarhöfer, pilot,
Gefr Gerhard Osterloh,
Gefr Franz Baumgärtner.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/mg5e off Messina: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 17, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Junkers JU.52

Operator:

Registration:

4V+EH

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Military

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

7055

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1940

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The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Messina. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Uffz Heinz Scherwarth, pilot,
Fw Heinz Clausen, radio operator,
Ofw Helmut Stein, flight engineer.
Gefr Helmut Gottschalk.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-5 in Bouard: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Junkers JU.88

Operator:

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Châteaudun - Châteaudun

MSN:

4109

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The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in a field located in Bouard while on a mission from Châteaudun. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpt Alfred Fietz, pilot,
Uffz Theodor Wiesehoff,
Uffz Richard Benker,
Uffz Josef Achatz.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide at RAF Pengam Moors

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1941

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

Operator:

Registration:

AW115

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Saint Athan - Pengam Moors

MSN:

6258

YOM:

1934

Location:

Pengam Moors AFB (Cardiff)

Glamorgan

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United Kingdom

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Europe

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On final approach to RAF Pengam Moors in Cardiff, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in a pasture, bursting into flames. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Crew:
Sgt J. Kumela, pilot,
LAC Thomas Yardley, observer.
Passengers:
AC1 Douglas Cross,
ASO Joy Winifred Ord.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3m on Mt Tezio: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Junkers JU.52

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Registration:

G6+KL ?

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Florence - Rome

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6528

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1939

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The three engine airplane crashed on the slope of Mt Tezio located about 10 km northwest of Perugia. Two crew members were injured and three others were killed.
Crew:
Fw Paul List, pilot, †
Uffz Heinz Manthei, radio operator, †
Fw Rithmeier, mechanic,
Fhr Otmar Hain, †
Uffz Otto Torge.