D-1243
Flight / Schedule
D-1243
Aircraft
Udet U12 FlamingoRegistration
D-1243
MSN
335
Year of Manufacture
1928
Operator
Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule - DVSDate
November 9, 1933 at 03:30 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Postal (mail)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Würzburg Bavaria
Region
Europe • Germany
Coordinates
49.6907°, 9.9456°
Narrative Report
On November 9, 1933 at 03:30 PM, D-1243 experienced a crash involving Udet U12 Flamingo, operated by Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule - DVS, with the event recorded near Würzburg Bavaria.
The flight was categorized as postal (mail) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from Würzburg Airfield. Both occupants were killed. Crew: Mr. Hinz, pilot. Passenger: Mr. Rähne.
Aircraft reference details include registration D-1243, MSN 335, year of manufacture 1928.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 49.6907°, 9.9456°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from Würzburg Airfield. Both occupants were killed. Crew: Mr. Hinz, pilot. Passenger: Mr. Rähne.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule - DVSFlight Type
Postal (mail)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Germany
Aircraft Details
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