Incident Overview
Date: Friday 23 February 1945
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mg4e
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: 4V+DR
Location: Mal ?pa (Kleinaupa) –
ÿ Czech Republic
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Landing gear and/or control system of the aircraft.Landing gear and/or control system of the aircraft.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing on a steep, snow-covered mountain slope. The impact resulted in significant damage and loss of control.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing on a steep, snow-covered mountain slope. The impact resulted in significant damage and loss of control.
Description
Crashed into mountain (Schneekoppe).
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s landing gear or control system due to excessive weight and snow conditions.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s landing gear or control system due to excessive weight and snow conditions.Share on:
