Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 February 1942
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Location: –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Ju-52/3m aircraftJu-52/3m aircraft
Category: Accident
An Airlift ‘Demjansk’ (D-AGDA) lost during a flight of a Ju-52/3m aircraft on August 21st-4th, 1942. Twenty-six two, crew, and approximately 300 troops were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.An Airlift ‘Demjansk’ (D-AGDA) lost during a flight of a Ju-52/3m aircraft on August 21st-4th, 1942. Twenty-six two, crew, and approximately 300 troops were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.
Description
21.02.-11.04.42 Airlift “Demjansk”: 262x Ju-52/3m lost; ca 300 crew+troops killed. Destroyed. D-AGDA.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or pilot error during flight.Possible mechanical failure or pilot error during flight.Share on:
