Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 15 December 1937
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mce
Owner/operator: Lloyd Areo Boliviano – LAB
Registration Number: CB-18
Location: near Sorata –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the engine and control systems.The entire aircraft, specifically the engine and control systems.
Category: Accident
A Junker Ju-52/3 aircraft, named ‘Huanuni,’ crashed near Sorata, resulting in the deaths of five passengers and co-pilot Kudriavzeff. The pilot, Melcan, radio operator Rosetti, and Russian pilot Kudriavzeff were involved.A Junker Ju-52/3 aircraft, named ‘Huanuni,’ crashed near Sorata, resulting in the deaths of five passengers and co-pilot Kudriavzeff. The pilot, Melcan, radio operator Rosetti, and Russian pilot Kudriavzeff were involved.
Description
The Junkers Ju-52/3mce named “Huanuni” crashed near Sorata. The Russian Pilot Kudriavzeff, co-pilot Melcan, radio-operator Rosetti and five passengers were killed.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or pilot error during flight.Possible mechanical failure or pilot error during flight.Share on:
