Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 May 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: U4+ZK
Location: Rotterdam –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Junkers Ju-52 aircraftJunkers Ju-52 aircraft
Category: Accident
A total of 157 Junkers Ju-52 aircraft were lost during the German invasion of the Netherlands during World War II, resulting in the deaths of approximately 900 crew and troops.A total of 157 Junkers Ju-52 aircraft were lost during the German invasion of the Netherlands during World War II, resulting in the deaths of approximately 900 crew and troops.
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
Uncontrolled flight path and navigational errors, likely exacerbated by poor weather conditions and insufficient pilot training.Uncontrolled flight path and navigational errors, likely exacerbated by poor weather conditions and insufficient pilot training.Share on:
