Incident Overview
Date: Friday 27 June 1941
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: P4+ ..
Location: Tonnolfjellet, Oksvoll, Sor-Trondelag –
ÿ Norway
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: AirplaneAirplane
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during heavy fog, resulting in the survival of one pilot, Uffz. Eugen Ruoff, who was 23 years old. The incident occurred in a mountainous region.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during heavy fog, resulting in the survival of one pilot, Uffz. Eugen Ruoff, who was 23 years old. The incident occurred in a mountainous region.
Description
Crashed into mountain in heavy fog. Uffz. Eugen Ruoff (23) survived. The airplane operated on
Primary Cause
Heavy fog conditions severely reduced visibility, leading to a loss of control and a collision with the mountain terrain.Heavy fog conditions severely reduced visibility, leading to a loss of control and a collision with the mountain terrain.Share on:
