Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 26 November 1938
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-90V2
Owner/operator: Deutsche Lufthansa
Registration Number: D-AIVI
Location: Bathurst (Banjul) –
ÿ Gambia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 12 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Two enginesTwo engines
Category: Accident
A Ju-90 named ‘Preussen’ experienced a crash during a tropical trial flight after engine failure on one side during takeoff. The aircraft struck a palm tree.A Ju-90 named ‘Preussen’ experienced a crash during a tropical trial flight after engine failure on one side during takeoff. The aircraft struck a palm tree.
Description
The Ju-90 named “Preussen” hit a palm tree and crashed after failure of two engines on the same side during takeoff. The airplane was carrying out a tropical trial flight.
Primary Cause
Engine failure on one side during takeoff.Engine failure on one side during takeoff.Share on:
