Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 5 November 1942
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mg4e
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: 7U+FK
Location: Rendalen, Hedmark –
ÿ Norway
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft fuel systemAircraft fuel system
Category: Accident
A JU-52 aircraft carrying spare parts for a German aircraft experienced a significant accident near Trondheim after hitting a mountain at a high altitude. The accident occurred during icing conditions and is believed to be caused by a fuel stop en route.A JU-52 aircraft carrying spare parts for a German aircraft experienced a significant accident near Trondheim after hitting a mountain at a high altitude. The accident occurred during icing conditions and is believed to be caused by a fuel stop en route.
Description
The flight originated at Oslo Fornebu Airport and was bound for Lakselv-Banak Airport carrying spare parts for the German aircraft based there. This is well beyond the range of a JU-52, so at least one fuel stop must have been planned en-route. Possibly Trondheim or Hattfjelldal. The aircraft hit a mountain at 1,450 meters, south-east of the top. Flight into icing conditions was the most likely the cause of the accident.
Primary Cause
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