Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 29 March 1939
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mge
Owner/operator: Iberia
Registration Number: M-CABD
Location: Cabezabellosa, C ceres –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s engine and control systems.The aircraft’s engine and control systems.
Category: Accident
A Junker Ju-52/3mge aircraft, named ‘Mola,’ crashed in the Sierra de Gredos mountain range. The incident occurred during flight operations.A Junker Ju-52/3mge aircraft, named ‘Mola,’ crashed in the Sierra de Gredos mountain range. The incident occurred during flight operations.
Description
The Junkers Ju-52/3mge named “Mola” crashed in the Sierra de Gredos.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or pilot error due to adverse weather conditions.Possible mechanical failure or pilot error due to adverse weather conditions.Share on:
