Incident Overview
Date: Friday 7 November 1941
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mce
Owner/operator: Aero OY
Registration Number: OH-LAK
Location: off Turku [Gulf of Finland] –
ÿ Finland
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: None, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine(s)Aircraft Engine(s)
Category: Accident
A Sampo float-equipped aircraft experienced a catastrophic emergency landing in the sea due to fuel quality issues, resulting in the deaths of two persons. The engines failed, and the aircraft was rapidly sinking.A Sampo float-equipped aircraft experienced a catastrophic emergency landing in the sea due to fuel quality issues, resulting in the deaths of two persons. The engines failed, and the aircraft was rapidly sinking.
Description
The float-equipped “Sampo” made an emergency landing in the sea after all three engines quit due to problems with fuel quality. Two persons drowned while trying to swim to safety.
Primary Cause
Fuel quality issues leading to engine failure and loss of control.Fuel quality issues leading to engine failure and loss of control.Share on:
