Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 10 October 1939
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Location: off Wangerooge [North Sea] –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control systemAircraft control system
Category: Accident
A pilot officer Gnther (II./186) of the 186th Fusiliers lost control of an aircraft due to a handling error, resulting in a crash into the sea. The pilot was injured.A pilot officer Gnther (II./186) of the 186th Fusiliers lost control of an aircraft due to a handling error, resulting in a crash into the sea. The pilot was injured.
Description
Crashed into sea due to handling error. Pilot Oblt. Gnther (II./186) injured.
Primary Cause
Handling error during aircraft operation.Handling error during aircraft operation.Share on:
