Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 April 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Location: Gangsoya, Sogn og Fjordane –
ÿ Norway
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control systems, engine, and structural integrity of the aircraft.The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control systems, engine, and structural integrity of the aircraft.
Category: Accident
A Junker Ju-52/3m floatplane aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash into the sea, resulting in the loss of seven crew members and ten others. The incident involved a significant loss of life.A Junker Ju-52/3m floatplane aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash into the sea, resulting in the loss of seven crew members and ten others. The incident involved a significant loss of life.
Description
Two Junkers Ju-52/3m floatplanes crashed into the sea. Seven crew of 5615 and 5711 POW, ten others MIA.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or severe weather conditions combined with inadequate pilot response during a turbulent sea state.Possible mechanical failure or severe weather conditions combined with inadequate pilot response during a turbulent sea state.Share on:
