Incident Overview
Date: Friday 26 December 1941
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: 1Z+IT
Location: Tympakiou, Crete –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (likely including flight control surfaces and navigation systems).Aircraft Control System (likely including flight control surfaces and navigation systems).
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during flight, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent into the sea. The aircraft was likely experiencing excessive speed or a sudden change in altitude.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during flight, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent into the sea. The aircraft was likely experiencing excessive speed or a sudden change in altitude.
Description
Crashed into the sea.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to excessive speed or sudden altitude change.Loss of control due to excessive speed or sudden altitude change.Share on:
