Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 February 1951
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Ejrcito del Aire
Registration Number: T.2-47
Location: 6 km from San Pablo de los Montes –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Flight Control System (specifically the descent control system).Flight Control System (specifically the descent control system).
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during descent, resulting in a significant impact in a mountainous terrain. The aircraft was transmitting a distress signal prior to impact.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during descent, resulting in a significant impact in a mountainous terrain. The aircraft was transmitting a distress signal prior to impact.
Description
Crashed in mountains.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? specifically a loss of control during descent due to a faulty sensor or control system.Mechanical failure ? specifically a loss of control during descent due to a faulty sensor or control system.Share on:
