Dornier Do B Merkur
Safety Rating
9.8/10Total Incidents
7
Total Fatalities
15
Incident History
Deutsche Lufthansa
While descending to Frankfurt on a flight from Cologne, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane crashed in Chausseehaus, north of Wiesbaden. A passenger was killed and five other occupants were injured. The aircraft named 'Nerz' was destroyed.
Deruluft - Deutsch-Russische Luftverkehrs Gesellschaft
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Russia in 1933 (exact date unknown).
Deutsche Lufthansa
After takeoff from Sarrebrücken Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. The captain decided to return to Sarrebrücken but was unable to localize the airport. Following a holding pattern of about 30 minutes at a height of 300 feet, the aircraft named 'Weissfuchs' went out of control and crashed. All four occupants were killed. Crew: Mr. Weichard, pilot, Mr. Kampfmeyer, mechanic. Passengers: Mr. Weigel, Mr. Fromm.
Deutsche Lufthansa
The engine failed in flight, forcing the crew to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing in an open field. Due to lack of brakes, the single engine airplane was unable to stop in time and eventually collided with trees at the edge of the field. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Ukrvozduchput
Last July 14, the aircraft suffered an incident while taking off from Sukhumi Airport after the undercarriage impacted a fence. The airplane was repaired and a series of test was completed before the aircraft would be released for service. At 1337LT, the crew departed Sukhumi Airport on a positioning flight to Kharkiv but encountered engine problems shortly after takeoff. The captain decided to return but on short final, at a height of 80 metres, he initiated a go-around when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a street located about 350 metres from the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Deutsche Lufthansa
While cruising at an altitude of 500 feet, the pilot realized that a structural failure occurred on the left wing. He informed the passengers of the situation, reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing in a pasture. On final, the left wing detached, causing the aircraft to crash on the ground. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 7 occupants were killed. Crew: Mr. Charlett, pilot, Mr. Osmers, copilot. Passengers: Adolf Georg Otto 'Ago' von Maltzan, Minister of Foreign Affair of the Republic of Weimar, Mr. Arnim +3.
Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule - DVS
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Bleckede while performing a training flight from Hamburg to Magdeburg. One pilot was killed and the second occupant was injured.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
