Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 16 April 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mg4e
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: 1Z+IY
Location: Kvamen, Sokndal, Rogaland –
ÿ Norway
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash into a steep cliff during inclement weather. The impact caused significant damage and resulted in loss of control.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash into a steep cliff during inclement weather. The impact caused significant damage and resulted in loss of control.
Description
Crashed into cliff in bad weather.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, including high winds and heavy rain, significantly reduced visibility and increased aerodynamic drag, leading to loss of control and a rapid descent.Severe weather conditions, including high winds and heavy rain, significantly reduced visibility and increased aerodynamic drag, leading to loss of control and a rapid descent.Share on:
