Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 8 December 1936
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Condor Legion
Registration Number: 22-78
Location: near Serranillos, ?vila –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces and Landing GearAircraft Control Surfaces and Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash while descending into a steep mountain slope. The impact resulted in significant damage and loss of control.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash while descending into a steep mountain slope. The impact resulted in significant damage and loss of control.
Description
The aircraft crashed into a mountainside.
Primary Cause
Terrain conditions and a sudden, unexpected change in wind speed likely contributed to the loss of control.Terrain conditions and a sudden, unexpected change in wind speed likely contributed to the loss of control.Share on:
