Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 4 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-252A1
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: DF+BW
Location: near Reichenbach Airfield –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Ju-252 transport plane was delayed to Guernsey due to engine trouble. After takeoff, one engine failed, causing the aircraft to impact a hill.A Ju-252 transport plane was delayed to Guernsey due to engine trouble. After takeoff, one engine failed, causing the aircraft to impact a hill.
Description
The Ju-252 transport plane was due to fly to the island of Guernsey to bring people back to Germany. The takeoff had been delayed due to engine trouble, but no problems were found. Shortly after takeoff one engine lost power and the aircraft hit a hill.
Source of Information
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