Incident Overview
Date: Monday 10 April 1944
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: RP+AX
Location: North Sea –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 15 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Flight control system of the aircraft.Flight control system of the aircraft.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred involving four crew members and eleven passengers. Investigation reveals a potential malfunction leading to a loss of aircraft control.A serious aviation incident occurred involving four crew members and eleven passengers. Investigation reveals a potential malfunction leading to a loss of aircraft control.
Description
Missing. Four crew members and eleven passengers are MIA.
Source of Information
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=37787http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=37787Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s flight control system.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s flight control system.Share on:
