Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 January 1939
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Location: near Arrens –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A Luftwaffe or HISMA aircraft, operating during the Spanish Civil War, crashed into a mountain. The incident involved the deaths of the pilot and radio operator, with three crew members jumping out but parachutes failing to deploy due to potential sabotage. The crash occurred in the plane’s cab.A Luftwaffe or HISMA aircraft, operating during the Spanish Civil War, crashed into a mountain. The incident involved the deaths of the pilot and radio operator, with three crew members jumping out but parachutes failing to deploy due to potential sabotage. The crash occurred in the plane’s cab.
Description
Crashed into a mountain. The aircraft was operated by Luftwaffe or HISMA and equipped with two machine guns. It was being used during the Spanish Civil War. Pilot and radio operator were found died in the plane’s cab; three other members of crew jumped out but its parachutes didn’t open (sabotage?).
Primary Cause
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