On March 23, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CH-226) operated by L. Garfunkel was involved in an aviation accident near Berlin-Tempelhof, Germany. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An airplane came down at Berlin-Tempelhof Airport under unclear conditions, resulting in the destruction of the airframe while both people on board remained alive.
What happened
The incident occurred at Berlin-Tempelhof Airport, where an aircraft crashed and was completely destroyed. The specific circumstances leading to the accident remain unknown based on the available records. Despite the total loss of the machine, the outcome for the personnel involved was positive. Both occupants of the aircraft survived the event without reported fatalities.
Findings
No specific contributing factors or official conclusions regarding the cause of the crash are detailed in the source material. The primary fact established is that the airframe was destroyed upon impact, yet the two individuals inside escaped with their lives.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 23 Mar 1929 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Berlin-Tempelhof, Germany?
An airplane came down at Berlin-Tempelhof Airport under unclear conditions, resulting in the destruction of the airframe while both people on board remained alive.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Mar 1929 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Mar 1929 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration CH-226, operated by L. Garfunkel, at Berlin-Tempelhof, Germany.
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