Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 9 May 1951
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Ejrcito del Aire
Registration Number: T.2-93
Location: near Monterroso (Lugo) –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces and flight system.Aircraft control surfaces and flight system.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe thunderstorm over the Petraza mountains. The aircraft was struck by lightning, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe thunderstorm over the Petraza mountains. The aircraft was struck by lightning, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent.
Description
Crashed in mountains of Petraza during a thunderstorm.
Primary Cause
Severe thunderstorm conditions and lightning strikes caused a loss of control.Severe thunderstorm conditions and lightning strikes caused a loss of control.Share on:
