Incident Overview
Date: Monday 20 May 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: CN+HJ
Location: Kjerringvatnet, Hattfjelldal, Nordland –
ÿ Norway
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a sudden emergency landing on ice shortly after takeoff due to engine failures. The aircraft sank through the ice, resulting in a significant blow-up.A commercial aircraft experienced a sudden emergency landing on ice shortly after takeoff due to engine failures. The aircraft sank through the ice, resulting in a significant blow-up.
Description
Emergency landed on ice after engine problems shortly after takeoff. Blown up by Germans after it sank through the ice.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and ice conditions caused a rapid loss of control and subsequent sinking.Engine failure and ice conditions caused a rapid loss of control and subsequent sinking.Share on:
