Dornier DO.24

Historical safety data and incident record for the Dornier DO.24 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.6/10

Total Incidents

8

Total Fatalities

31

Incident History

February 25, 1942 6 Fatalities

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Pangalasiang Central Sulawesi

Shot down by the pilot of a Japanese fighter and crashed into the sea off Pangalasiang. All six crew members were killed.

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Pangalasiang Central Sulawesi

Shot down by the pilot of a Japanese fighter and crashed into the sea off Pangalasiang. The aircraft sunk and was lost while all six crew members were rescued.

February 23, 1942 7 Fatalities

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Lombok West Nusa Tenggara

Lost without trace in the Lombok Strait while conducting a maritime patrol flight. No trace of the seaplane nor the 7 crew members was found.

February 11, 1942 4 Fatalities

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Madura Island East Java

While cruising along the shore off Madura Island, the crew was forced to ditch the aircraft due to enemy fire. Two engines failed and the aircraft crashed off shore and sunk quickly. Four crew members were killed while two others were rescued. Complete story on http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=48726

January 24, 1942 3 Fatalities

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Fort Menari (Surabaya) West Java

While landing, the seaplane hit a dike and overturned. Three crew members were killed while three others were seriously injured.

January 22, 1942 3 Fatalities

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Sungai Riko Riau

Following a flight from Surabaya, the seaplane crashed on landing at Sungai Riko for undetermined reason. All three crew members were killed.

December 29, 1941 6 Fatalities

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Karimata Strait All Indonesia

The seaplane disappeared into the sea while performing an ambulance flight. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found.

December 17, 1941 2 Fatalities

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Miri Sarawak

The seaplane aircraft was performing an ambulance flight when it crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Miri, Malaysian province of Sarawak. As two crew members were killed, four others were rescued.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.

Primary Operators (by incidents)

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