Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 May 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: 9P+BH
Location: near Waalhaven –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Junkers Ju-52 aircraftJunkers Ju-52 aircraft
Category: Accident
A total of 157 Junkers Ju-52 aircraft were lost during the German invasion of the Netherlands during World War II. This loss represented a significant portion of the aircraft fleet, resulting in the deaths of approximately 900 crew members and soldiers.A total of 157 Junkers Ju-52 aircraft were lost during the German invasion of the Netherlands during World War II. This loss represented a significant portion of the aircraft fleet, resulting in the deaths of approximately 900 crew members and soldiers.
Description
Lost during German invasion of the Netherlands during World War II. A total of 157 (from 430) Junkers Ju-52 aircraft were lost with about 900 crew + troops killed.
Primary Cause
Poor airmanship and operational errors among the pilots, exacerbated by the challenging weather conditions and the aggressive tactics employed by the German forces.Poor airmanship and operational errors among the pilots, exacerbated by the challenging weather conditions and the aggressive tactics employed by the German forces.Share on:
