Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 17 November 1936
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mge
Owner/operator: Deutsche Lufthansa
Registration Number: D-ASUI
Location: near Lauf an der Pegnitz –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight Control SystemAircraft Flight Control System
Category: Accident
A seven-month-old Beechcraft 300ER aircraft, bearing registration number Hans Berr, crashed in the Moritzberg mountain region near Lauf an der Pegnitz. The pilot experienced disorientation due to heavy snow and low visibility during the approach to the former Nrnberg Airport Marienberg, resulting in the loss of orientation. Four passengers and crew were killed.A seven-month-old Beechcraft 300ER aircraft, bearing registration number Hans Berr, crashed in the Moritzberg mountain region near Lauf an der Pegnitz. The pilot experienced disorientation due to heavy snow and low visibility during the approach to the former Nrnberg Airport Marienberg, resulting in the loss of orientation. Four passengers and crew were killed.
Description
The only seven month old plane named “Hans Berr”, crashed in the summit region of the Moritzberg (603m), a mountain close to the town of Lauf an der Pegnitz. The pilot of the plane lost the orientation due to heavy snow and low visibility during the approach to former Nrnberg airport Marienberg 15 km to the west. Four people out of 16 passengers and crew were killed in the accident.
Primary Cause
Heavy snow and low visibility during the approach to the Marienberg airport.Heavy snow and low visibility during the approach to the Marienberg airport.Share on:
