Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 May 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: NG+VY
Location: near Delft –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Junkers Ju-52 aircraftJunkers Ju-52 aircraft
Category: Accident
A total of 157 Junkers Ju-52 aircraft were lost during the German invasion of the Netherlands during World War II. This loss represented a significant portion of the aircraft fleet, resulting in the deaths of approximately 900 crew and soldiers.A total of 157 Junkers Ju-52 aircraft were lost during the German invasion of the Netherlands during World War II. This loss represented a significant portion of the aircraft fleet, resulting in the deaths of approximately 900 crew and soldiers.
Description
Lost during German invasion of the Netherlands during World War II. A total of 157 (from 430) Junkers Ju-52 aircraft were lost with about 900 crew + troops killed.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Likely a combination of factors including pilot error, mechanical failure, and enemy air defenses.Unknown ? Likely a combination of factors including pilot error, mechanical failure, and enemy air defenses.Share on:
