Incident Overview
Date: Monday 22 May 1950
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Bulgarian Air Force
Location: Mount Paskal –
ÿ Bulgaria
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: The Ju-52 aircraft itself.The Ju-52 aircraft itself.
Category: Accident
A Ju-52 aircraft experienced a loss of control while flying over the Balkan Mountains, resulting in a catastrophic crash into Mount Paskal. Six crew members were killed.A Ju-52 aircraft experienced a loss of control while flying over the Balkan Mountains, resulting in a catastrophic crash into Mount Paskal. Six crew members were killed.
Description
The Ju-52 went off course during a flight over the Balkan Mountains (Stara Planina range). It was caught by a strong downstream and crashed into Mount Paskal, killing 6 of the 7 crew on board.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain.Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain.Share on:
