Incident Overview
Date: Monday 15 August 1938
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mfe
Owner/operator: Syndicato Condor
Registration Number: PP-CAT
Location: Guanabara Bay –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: The Ju-52 floatplane itself.The Ju-52 floatplane itself.
Category: Accident
A Ju-52 floatplane, the Anhang , experienced a catastrophic loss of control during takeoff in reduced visibility conditions within Guanabara Bay. The aircraft crashed into the bay.A Ju-52 floatplane, the Anhang , experienced a catastrophic loss of control during takeoff in reduced visibility conditions within Guanabara Bay. The aircraft crashed into the bay.
Description
The Ju-52 floatplane named “Anhang ” crashed into Guanabara Bay during takeoff in reduced visibility conditions.
Primary Cause
Reduced visibility conditions likely contributed to the loss of control.Reduced visibility conditions likely contributed to the loss of control.Share on:
