Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 1 August 1942
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mg4e
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: 7U+LK
Location: Langfjorden, Alta, Finnmark –
ÿ Norway
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft electrical systemAircraft electrical system
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred when a single crew member was struck by lightning while flying in bad weather over the sea. The aircraft was successfully recovered after the incident.A serious aviation incident occurred when a single crew member was struck by lightning while flying in bad weather over the sea. The aircraft was successfully recovered after the incident.
Description
Ditched into sea in bad weather. One crew member seriously injured. Aircraft salvaged after accident.
Primary Cause
Bad weather conditions, specifically lightning strikes, caused the aircraft to be struck by lightning.Bad weather conditions, specifically lightning strikes, caused the aircraft to be struck by lightning.Share on:
