Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 7 April 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Location: Meurcourt –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred following an engine explosion, resulting in the loss of four crew members and five passengers. The plane was carrying radio equipment for espionage purposes.A serious aviation incident occurred following an engine explosion, resulting in the loss of four crew members and five passengers. The plane was carrying radio equipment for espionage purposes.
Description
The plane crashed after an engine exploded. Four crew members and five passengers died in the crash. The plane was transporting radio equipment for espionage purposes.
Primary Cause
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