Royal Air Force - RAF

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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 an Avro 685 York C.1 in Berlin

Date & Time: Dec 2, 1948

Type of aircraft:

Avro 685 York

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Registration:

MW246

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Cargo

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Northolt – Berlin

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MW246

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1946

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For unknown reason, the crew landed with an excessive speed. After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its undercarriage and came to a halt. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Avro 683 Lancaster B.1 in Lagos

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1948

Type of aircraft:

Avro 683 Lancaster

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Registration:

TW658

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Military

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Lagos

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Nigeria

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Africa

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The tail wheel broke off on landing at Ikeja Airport, Lagos. There were no casualties among the 7 crew members of the 82nd Squadron but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-35-DK Dakota C.4 in Berlin: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1948

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Registration:

KP223

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Cargo

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Lübeck – Berlin

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16692/33440

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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 C-47B Dakota C.4 near Rawang: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1948

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Registration:

KN633

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

16569/33317

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1945

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The crew was engaged in a SAR mission after a RAF Spitfire was missing since that morning. While cruising at low height, the aircraft hit with one of its wings some tree tops, stalled and crashed in a wooded area. All five crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Poor judgement on part of the pilot who failed to maintain a sufficient safe distance with the ground obstacles.

Crash of an Avro 683 Lancaster I in RAF Lindholme

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1948

Type of aircraft:

Avro 683 Lancaster

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PA451

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Training

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Crashed on approach for unknown reason 5,5 miles from the airfield. There were no casualties.

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)

Flight Type:

Military

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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 an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in RAF Finningley

Date & Time: Oct 22, 1948

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

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Registration:

PH399

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Flight Type:

Training

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Finningley AFB (Doncaster)

Schedule:

Finningley - Finningley

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South Yorkshire

Country:

United Kingdom

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Europe

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The crew was involved in a local training sortie. On landing, the undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft came to rest on its belly. Both pilots, among them an instructor, were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1948

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Registration:

KN523

Flight Phase:

Taxiing

Flight Type:

Military

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