Tallinn – Helsinki
Flight / Schedule
Tallinn – Helsinki
Aircraft
Junkers F.13Registration
OH-ALI
MSN
2033
Year of Manufacture
1930
Operator
Aero OyDate
October 9, 1935 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Gulf of Finland All Finland
Region
Europe • Finland
Crash Cause
Weather
Narrative Report
On October 9, 1935 at 12:00 AM, Tallinn – Helsinki experienced a crash involving Junkers F.13, operated by Aero Oy, with the event recorded near Gulf of Finland All Finland.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 6 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is weather. While cruising over the Gulf of Finland, crew encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility due to fog. Pilot reduced his altitude, most probably to establish a visual contact with the water surface. Eventually, the single engine aircraft christened 'Papagei' hit a wave and plunged into the sea, killing all six occupants.
Aircraft reference details include registration OH-ALI, MSN 2033, year of manufacture 1930.
Fatalities
Total
6
Crew
2
Passengers
4
Other
0
Crash Summary
While cruising over the Gulf of Finland, crew encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility due to fog. Pilot reduced his altitude, most probably to establish a visual contact with the water surface. Eventually, the single engine aircraft christened 'Papagei' hit a wave and plunged into the sea, killing all six occupants.
Cause: Weather
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Tallinn – Helsinki
Operator
Aero OyFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Europe • Finland
