Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 February 1942
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: SG+BM
Location: –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The JU-52/3m aircraft itself.The JU-52/3m aircraft itself.
Category: Accident
A catastrophic Airlift ‘Stalingrad’ incident occurred, resulting in the loss of 488 aircraft, approximately 1000 crew members, and troops. The incident was marked by a significant loss of life.A catastrophic Airlift ‘Stalingrad’ incident occurred, resulting in the loss of 488 aircraft, approximately 1000 crew members, and troops. The incident was marked by a significant loss of life.
Description
Airlift “Stalingrad”: 488x JU-52/3m lost, ca 1000 crew+troops killed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the JU-52/3m aircraft, likely due to a severe malfunction or structural issue.Mechanical failure of the JU-52/3m aircraft, likely due to a severe malfunction or structural issue.Share on:
