Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 1 August 1937
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Eurasia
Registration Number: XVIII
Location: Kunming –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The pilot initiated an emergency landing at a nearby airfield.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The pilot initiated an emergency landing at a nearby airfield.
Description
Crashed after engine failure.
Primary Cause
Engine failure ? likely a mechanical issue requiring immediate attention.Engine failure ? likely a mechanical issue requiring immediate attention.Share on:
