Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 May 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: H4+BJ
Location: Tiel –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Junks Ju-52 aircraftJunks Ju-52 aircraft
Category: Accident
On June 17, 1944, a significant loss of Junks Ju-52 aircraft occurred during the German invasion of the Netherlands. A total of 157 aircraft were lost, resulting in the deaths of approximately 900 crew members and soldiers.On June 17, 1944, a significant loss of Junks Ju-52 aircraft occurred during the German invasion of the Netherlands. A total of 157 aircraft were lost, 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
Unknown ? Likely a combination of pilot error, mechanical failure, and potentially weather conditions exacerbated by the German air defense.Unknown ? Likely a combination of pilot error, mechanical failure, and potentially weather conditions exacerbated by the German air defense.Share on:
