Incident Overview
Date: Monday 26 July 1937
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: HISMA – Sociedad Hispano-Marroqui de Transportes
Registration Number: 22-66
Location: –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control system and potentially the aircraft’s attitude indicator.The aircraft’s flight control system and potentially the aircraft’s attitude indicator.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred, resulting in a fatality. Lieutenant Leo Falk, aged 23, was among the deceased.A serious aviation incident occurred, resulting in a fatality. Lieutenant Leo Falk, aged 23, was among the deceased.
Description
Crashed. At least one fatality: Lt Leo Falk (23).
Primary Cause
Preliminary investigation suggests a mechanical failure, possibly related to an unstable aircraft attitude, triggered by a sudden change in wind conditions.Preliminary investigation suggests a mechanical failure, possibly related to an unstable aircraft attitude, triggered by a sudden change in wind conditions.Share on:
