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| Date: | Saturday 13 June 1931 |
| Time: | 09:30 |
| Type: | Dornier Merkur II |
| Owner/operator: | Deutsche Lufthansa |
| Registration: | D-1455 |
| MSN: | 177 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Saarbrücken -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Saarbrücken |
| Köln | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
"Weissfuchs" attempted to return just after take-off for unknown reasons. Stalled in a sharp left turn, fell to the ground into old barraks and burst into flames. Pilot Weichard, mechanic Kampfmeyer and passengers Weigel/Fromm.
Sources:
Jenaer Volksblatt 13 June 1931
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2011 02:31 | Johnny Johnny | Added |
| 17-Aug-2011 04:01 | Uli Elch | Updated [Location, ] |
| 18-Dec-2013 18:24 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, ] |
| 23-Apr-2020 19:45 | TB | Updated [Time, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 02-May-2021 15:12 | Cobar | Updated [Time, Nature, ] |
| 03-Jul-2022 22:26 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location, ] |
| 18-Dec-2023 21:23 | TB | Updated [Location, ] |
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