D-ICDS — routes, history & safety record

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Safety history

July 23, 1985AccidentHull loss
The crew was completing local tests flight on Lake Constance on this new seaplane prototype. Upon landing, the seaplane overturned and came to rest upside down. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was salvaged but damaged beyond repair. Probable cause (official findings): It was determined that the crew failed to raised the landing gear after takeoff.
Dornier Seastar CD.2
It was determined that the crew failed to raised the landing gear after takeoff. Upon landing on water, the landing gear struck the water surface first, causing the aircraft to overturn. Lack of crew coordination and failure of the crew to follow the pre-landing checklist. Full accident record