Incident Overview
Date: Friday 22 May 1942
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mg4e
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: 7U+IK
Location: Fugloy, Gildeskal, Nordland –
ÿ Norway
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (likely including flight controls and sensors)Aircraft Control System (likely including flight controls and sensors)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control and crashed into a mountainous region approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Bodo. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control and crashed into a mountainous region approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Bodo. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed into mountain, 25 km SW of Bodo.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions and potentially a mechanical failure.Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions and potentially a mechanical failure.Share on:
