Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 19 January 1943
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Location: 10 km W of Gumrak –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: JU-52 aircraftJU-52 aircraft
On July 17, 1961, the JU-52, a Soviet cargo aircraft, was shot down by a Soviet fighter plane. Four crew members were wounded, and two fatalities resulted from injuries sustained during the crash.On July 17, 1961, the JU-52, a Soviet cargo aircraft, was shot down by a Soviet fighter plane. Four crew members were wounded, and two fatalities resulted from injuries sustained during the crash.
Description
The JU-52 was shot down by a Soviet fighter plane. All four crew members were wounded, two died from the injuries sustained in the crash.
Primary Cause
Soviet fighter plane interception and attack.Soviet fighter plane interception and attack.Share on:
