Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 18 May 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: 9P+EM
Location: Philippeville Airfield –
ÿ Belgium
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control system, navigation system, and landing gear.The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control system, navigation system, and landing gear.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred following a sudden and unexpected landing at [Location]. The aircraft, a [Aircraft Type], experienced a loss of control and ultimately crashed.A serious aviation incident occurred following a sudden and unexpected landing at [Location]. The aircraft, a [Aircraft Type], experienced a loss of control and ultimately crashed.
Description
Crash landing.
Primary Cause
Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors, including a sudden loss of altitude, a malfunctioning navigation system, and potentially, a sudden change in wind conditions.Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors, including a sudden loss of altitude, a malfunctioning navigation system, and potentially, a sudden change in wind conditions.Share on:
