Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 May 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: GS+AJ
Location: –
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 resulted in the deaths of approximately 900 crew and troops.A total of 157 Junkers Ju-52 aircraft were lost during the German invasion of the Netherlands during World War II. This resulted in the deaths of approximately 900 crew and troops.
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
Unknown ? Likely a combination of pilot error, mechanical failure, and potentially weather conditions.Unknown ? Likely a combination of pilot error, mechanical failure, and potentially weather conditions.Share on:
