5 fatalities

Loss of Aircraft in Sea Off Faroe Islands (K6+IK)

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On October 20, 1942, a Blohm & Voss BV 138 (registration K6+IK) operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe was involved in an aviation accident near Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands in flight. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-26Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the sea off the Faroe Islands under unknown circumstances, resulting in the total loss of the machine and its crew without trace.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that went missing while operating in the vicinity of the Faroe Islands. The specific sequence of events leading to the accident remains undocumented, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances. The aircraft impacted the water surface and was subsequently lost without any trace being recovered. There were no survivors among the personnel on board.

The crew consisted of five individuals who perished in the event. The team included a pilot, an observer, a mechanic, a radio operator, and an air gunner. Due to the nature of the loss at sea and the lack of wreckage recovery, detailed forensic analysis of the flight dynamics or mechanical failures could not be conducted based on available records.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or technical conclusions have been established in the source material. The investigation into this event is characterized by a complete absence of physical evidence, preventing the identification of mechanical defects, pilot error, or environmental triggers. The case remains classified as a loss without trace, with the primary fact being the total disappearance of the airframe and its occupants in the maritime zone near the Faroe Islands.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Oct 1942 Blohm & Voss BV 138 accident near Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands?

An aircraft crashed into the sea off the Faroe Islands under unknown circumstances, resulting in the total loss of the machine and its crew without trace.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Oct 1942 Blohm & Voss BV 138 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Oct 1942 involved a Blohm & Voss BV 138, registration K6+IK, operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe, at Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands.