Incident Auster AOP.6 VW999,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 143911
 
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Date:Wednesday 9 April 1958
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic AUS6 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Auster AOP.6
Owner/operator:2 Independent Liaison Flt AAC
Registration: VW999
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:near Dortmund -   Germany
Phase: Approach
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Dortmund, Germany
Destination airport:Dortmund, Germany
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Encountered a severe snow storm after take off from Dortmund, West Germany. The pilot attempted to return to base but was forced to land in a field due to severe turbulence and poor visibility. The undercarriage broke off and the aircraft tipped over. The two crew were uninjured

Sources:

http://www.auster.ukf.net/p38.htm
www.ukserials.com/losses-1958.htm
http://austerhg.org/prod_list/pages.php?page=4220

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
23-Feb-2012 15:07 Dr. John Smith Added
17-Apr-2013 06:23 angels one five Updated [Aircraft type, Operator]
06-May-2013 20:44 Nepa Updated [Operator]
06-Mar-2019 07:43 TB Updated [Location]

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