Munich - Augsburg
Flight / Schedule
Munich - Augsburg
Aircraft
Junkers F.13Registration
D-201
MSN
565
Year of Manufacture
1920
Operator
Rumpler LuftverkehrDate
March 15, 1923 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Munich-Oberschleissheim Bavaria
Region
Europe • Germany
Coordinates
48.2455°, 11.5222°
Narrative Report
On March 15, 1923 at 12:00 AM, Munich - Augsburg experienced a crash involving Junkers F.13, operated by Rumpler Luftverkehr, with the event recorded near Munich-Oberschleissheim Bavaria.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Munich-Oberschleissheim Airport. The pilot Höpken escaped uninjured.
Aircraft reference details include registration D-201, MSN 565, year of manufacture 1920.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 48.2455°, 11.5222°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Munich-Oberschleissheim Airport. The pilot Höpken escaped uninjured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Munich - Augsburg
Operator
Rumpler LuftverkehrFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Germany
Aircraft Details
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