On November 29, 1939, a Dornier DO.18 (registration K6+GK) operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe was involved in an aviation accident near Suðuroy Island, Faroe Islands in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Emergency landing following the loss of a propeller in flight. 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.
A float plane ditched off Suðuroy Island in the Faroe Islands after suffering a propeller issue in flight. All four crew members were rescued and interned.
What happened
During a flight over the waters near Suðuroy Island in the Faroe Islands, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its propulsion system. The loss of power or significant damage to the propeller forced the crew to abandon the machine and ditch it into the sea. Following the emergency landing, all four individuals on board were recovered from the water. Subsequently, the crew members were taken into custody and interned by local authorities.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the incident resulted from an emergency landing necessitated by the loss of a propeller while the aircraft was in flight.
Probable cause
Emergency landing following the loss of a propeller in flight.
What happened in the 29 Nov 1939 Dornier DO.18 accident near Suðuroy Island, Faroe Islands?
A float plane ditched off Suðuroy Island in the Faroe Islands after suffering a propeller issue in flight. All four crew members were rescued and interned.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Nov 1939 Dornier DO.18 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Nov 1939 involved a Dornier DO.18, registration K6+GK, operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe, at Suðuroy Island, Faroe Islands.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Emergency landing following the loss of a propeller in flight.
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