Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 12 March 1939
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mge
Owner/operator: Eurasia
Registration Number: XXIII
Location: Weining County, Bijie, Guizhou Province –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Ju-52 named ‘Chiao T’ung 1’ crashed, resulting in the fatalities of the pilot, onboard mechanic, and six passengers. The aircraft experienced an engine failure, causing the pilot and onboard mechanic to be ejected from the fuselage. The copilot, radio operator, and passengers were tragically killed.A Ju-52 named ‘Chiao T’ung 1’ crashed, resulting in the fatalities of the pilot, onboard mechanic, and six passengers. The aircraft experienced an engine failure, causing the pilot and onboard mechanic to be ejected from the fuselage. The copilot, radio operator, and passengers were tragically killed.
Description
The Ju-52 named “Chiao T’ung 1” crashed due to engine failure. The pilot and onboard mechanic were thrown out of the fuselage and injured, while the copilot, radio operator, and six passengers were killed.
Primary Cause
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