Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 13 September 1939
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: 2D+PH
Location: near Zinnitz –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary Landing Gear SystemPrimary Landing Gear System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during a routine mail transport flight, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during a routine mail transport flight, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed during regular mail transport flight.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear system.Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear system.Share on:
