Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 28 November 1936
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Deutsche Lufthansa
Registration Number: D-ATAK
Location: near Hannover –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Fuel tankFuel tank
Category: Accident
A Junker Ju-52/3m aircraft, operating from London to Berlin via Hannover, experienced a fuel tank rupture leading to a fire shortly before landing. Seven passengers were slightly injured during the evacuation. The aircraft was operating on a flight schedule.A Junker Ju-52/3m aircraft, operating from London to Berlin via Hannover, experienced a fuel tank rupture leading to a fire shortly before landing. Seven passengers were slightly injured during the evacuation. The aircraft was operating on a flight schedule.
Description
The Junkers Ju-52/3m named “Marschall v. Bieberstein” crashed near Hannover, Germany. It contacted the ground shortly before landing. A fire broke out due to a ruptured fuel tank after the occupants evacuated safely. Seven persons were slightly injured. The aircraft operated on a flight from London to Berlin via Hannover.
Primary Cause
Fuel tank rupture due to a ruptured fuel tank.Fuel tank rupture due to a ruptured fuel tank.Share on:
