Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 14 April 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mg4e
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: SE+HU
Location: Sivebo, Grebbestad –
ÿ Sweden
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and fuel systemAircraft engine and fuel system
Category: Accident
A paratroop mission was planned to drop soldiers at Dombs railway junction in Norway. Due to a navigation problem and a fuel shortage, the aircraft experienced a forced landing. The landing resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.A paratroop mission was planned to drop soldiers at Dombs railway junction in Norway. Due to a navigation problem and a fuel shortage, the aircraft experienced a forced landing. The landing resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Mission: dropping paratroopers at Dombs railway junction, Norway. Forced landing, navigation problem and ran out of fuel.
Primary Cause
Navigation problem and fuel shortageNavigation problem and fuel shortageShare on:
