Bavaria

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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London – Nuremberg

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157

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1947

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The final approach to Nuremberg Airport was completed in marginal weather conditions with a visibility below minima. After touchdown on runway 10, the twin engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest near a road. All 11 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the accident was caused by a wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who completed the approach in poor weather conditions, reducing the visibility below minima. The aircraft landed too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available. In such conditions, it was unable to stop within the remaining distance available.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-45-DT Invader in Neubiberg AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

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Registration:

44-35667

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

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Neubiberg - Neubiberg

MSN:

28946

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1944

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Crashed in unknown circumstances at Neubiberg Airbase. A crew member was killed while two others were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-5-DK in Munich

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1951

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YU-ABE

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Frankfurt – Munich – Belgrade

MSN:

12381

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1944

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On approach to Munich-Riem Airport, while flying at an altitude of 1,500 meters, the crew contacted ATC and reported an in-flight fire. As he realized he would not reach the airfield, the pilot-in-command reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing in a field located few km from the airport. The aircraft belly landed in a field and came to rest in flames. While all 11 occupants were evacuated safely, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

It was determined that fire ignited in the bagage compartment, probably in a box. The nature of the fire was not conclusively determined.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Giebelstadt AFB

Date & Time: May 15, 1951

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Registration:

42-93720

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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MSN:

13663

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1944

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Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fairchild C-82A Packet in Neubiberg AFB

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1950

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-82 Packet

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Registration:

45-57743

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Flight

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MSN:

10113

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1945

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Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a Douglas R5D-2 in Oberpfaffenhofen

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1949

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Registration:

90386

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Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

MSN:

18372

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1944

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The four engine aircraft belly landed and skidded for several yards before coming to rest in flames. All occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew did not follow the approach procedures and forgot to lower the undercarriage.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Erding AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1948

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Registration:

44-47712

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Flight

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MSN:

8120

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Crashed in unknown circumstances near Erding AFB, killing all four occupants.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL in Kaufbeuren AFB

Date & Time: Feb 23, 1947

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Registration:

43-15357

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Takeoff (climb)

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MSN:

19823

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1944

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Crashed on takeoff. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Neubiberg AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1947

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Registration:

42-93723

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