Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 9 April 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Location: S of Tarm, Vium church –
ÿ Denmark
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Pilot’s situational awareness and visibility due to fog.Pilot’s situational awareness and visibility due to fog.
Category: Accident
A severe fog reduced visibility to near zero, causing disorientation for the pilot. The pilot initiated a forced landing, resulting in the deaths of eight crew members.A severe fog reduced visibility to near zero, causing disorientation for the pilot. The pilot initiated a forced landing, resulting in the deaths of eight crew members.
Description
In foggy weather the pilot became disorientated and force landed the plane. Eight crew members died in the crash.
Primary Cause
Severe fog conditions significantly impaired pilot visibility and situational awareness, leading to a forced landing.Severe fog conditions significantly impaired pilot visibility and situational awareness, leading to a forced landing.Share on:
