Incident Overview
Date: Friday 12 April 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Location: Einfeld –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Engine(s)Engine(s)
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in a crash on agricultural land. The plane overflown a forest and subsequently crashed, resulting in the deaths of two crew members. The initial destination was Norway.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in a crash on agricultural land. The plane overflown a forest and subsequently crashed, resulting in the deaths of two crew members. The initial destination was Norway.
Description
Upon takeoff, the plane failed to gain enough altitude. It overflew a forest but crashed on agricultural land. Two crew members died in the crash. The plane had as destination Norway.
Primary Cause
Loss of altitude during takeoff due to insufficient engine power.Loss of altitude during takeoff due to insufficient engine power.Share on:
