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Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Berlin

Date & Time: Dec 2, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Avro 685 York
Operator:
Registration:
MW246
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Northolt – Berlin
MSN:
MW246
YOM:
1946
Location:
Berlin-Gatow
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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 Douglas C-47B-35-DK Dakota C.4 in Berlin: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KP223
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lübeck – Berlin
MSN:
16692/33440
YOM:
1945
Location:
Berlin-Gatow
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
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 R4D-3 in Berlin

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
56545
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
22197
YOM:
1945
Location:
Berlin-Tempelhof
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Tempelhof Airport, the four engine aircraft encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, hit obstacles and came to rest in flames. The aircraft was destroyed while all four crew members were injured.
Crew:
Lt Stephan Lukacik, pilot,
Lt William O. Kuencer, copilot,
Cpt Armand I. Grenadier, check-pilot,
Sydney D. Pointer, radio operator.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Berlin

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Avro 685 York
Operator:
Registration:
MW305
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
SET34
YOM:
1946
Location:
Berlin-Gatow
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the four engine aircraft landed long. After touchdown, the pilot in command realized he would be unable to stop the aircraft within the remaining distance so he raised the undercarriage. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all four crew members were unhurt.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII in Berlin

Date & Time: Oct 8, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII
Operator:
Registration:
G-AKGZ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Berlin – Blackpool
MSN:
1400
YOM:
1947
Location:
Berlin-Gatow
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff at Berlin-Gatow, while on a cargo flight to Blackpool, taking part to the Berlin Airlift. The accident occurred in unknown circumstances and while the aircraft christened 'North Wind' was damaged beyond repair, all five crew members were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-54G-1-DO Skymaster in Berlin

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
45-0514
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
35967
YOM:
1945
Location:
Berlin-Tempelhof
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown on runway 27R at Tempelhof Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, hit a wooded fence and came to rest in flames. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was partially destroyed by fire. The crew was taking part to the Berlin Airlift.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK Dakota C.4 in Berlin

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KN238
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Berlin – London
MSN:
15662/27107
YOM:
1945
Location:
Berlin-Gatow
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Berlin-Gatow Airport, the crew reported technical problems and received the permission to return for an emergency landing. On touchdown, the undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft slid for several yards and came to rest. All three crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-15-DK in Berlin: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1948 at 0100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-49534
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Wiesbaden – Berlin
MSN:
15350/26795
YOM:
1944
Location:
Berlin-Tempelhof
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On final approach to Berlin-Tempelhof Airport, taking part to the Berlin Airlift, the twin engine aircraft hit the roof of a building and crashed in flames in the adjacent street located in the suburb of Friedenau. Both crewmen were killed while three people on the ground were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire.

Crash of a Vickers 610 Viking 1B in Berlin: 14 killed

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1948 at 1430 LT
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Viking
Operator:
Registration:
G-AIVP
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
London – Berlin
MSN:
229
YOM:
1946
Location:
Berlin-Gatow
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
On final approach to Berlin-Gatow Airport, at an altitude of 1,500 feet, the twin engine aircraft collided with a Soviet Air Force Yakovlev Yak-3. Both aircraft went out of control and crashed. All 14 occupants on board the Viking were killed as well as the fighter pilot.
Crew:
John Ralph, pilot,
Norman Merrington, copilot,
Charles Mamser, radio operator,
Leonard G. Goodman, steward.
Passengers:
Sgt Pasquale E. Pintus,
Frances Ruth Clough,
J. K. Shea,
J. E. Roberts,
S. J. Stocking,
Robert Collier,
Waldemar Hald,
Cpt Flamings,
M. Lewin,
H. Read-Jahn.
Probable cause:
The collision was caused by the action of the Yak fighter, which was in disregard of the accepted rules of flying and, in particular, of the quadripartite flying rules to which Soviet authorities were parties.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24J-105-CO Liberator in Berlin: 9 killed

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
42-109832
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
3628
Location:
Berlin
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While on a bombing mission over Berlin, the four engine aircraft was shot down by Flak. Three crew were able to bail out before the aircraft crashed in a huge explosion, killing all nine other occupants.
Probable cause:
Shot down by Flak.
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