Accident Dornier Merkur II D-1455,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 121023
 
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Date:Saturday 13 June 1931
Time:09:30
Type:Dornier Merkur II
Owner/operator:Deutsche Lufthansa
Registration: D-1455
MSN: 177
Fatalities:Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Saarbrücken -   Germany
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:Saarbrücken
Destination airport:Köln
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
"Weissfuchs" attempted to return just after take-off for unknown reasons. Stalled in a sharp left turn, fell to the ground into old barraks and burst into flames. Pilot Weichard, mechanic Kampfmeyer and passengers Weigel/Fromm.

Sources:

Jenaer Volksblatt 13 June 1931

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
10-Mar-2011 02:31 Johnny Johnny Added
17-Aug-2011 04:01 Uli Elch Updated [Location]
18-Dec-2013 18:24 TB Updated [Aircraft type]
23-Apr-2020 19:45 TB Updated [Time, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative]
02-May-2021 15:12 Cobar Updated [Time, Nature]
03-Jul-2022 22:26 Ron Averes Updated [Location]
18-Dec-2023 21:23 TB Updated [Location]

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