Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 29 May 1957
Aircraft Type: CASA 352 (Junkers Ju-52)
Owner/operator: Ejrcito del Aire
Registration Number: T.2B-271
Location: near Aras de Alpuente –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and control systems.Aircraft engine and control systems.
Category: Accident

A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic impact with a mountainous area in the Sierra de Javalambre range. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding terrain.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic impact with a mountainous area in the Sierra de Javalambre range. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding terrain.
Description
Impacted a mountainside in the Sierra de Javalambre range.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight.Mechanical failure during flight.Share on: