Narrative:
The Junkers Ju-52 plane crashed in the Mediterranean Sea between Maleme, Crete and Tobruk, Liby, after it was shot down by allied fighter planes. The four crew members died in the crash.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Monday 26 October 1942 |
| Type: |  Junkers Ju-52/3mg6e |
| Operator: | Luftwaffe |
| Registration: | registration unknown |
| MSN: | 3131 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | between Maleme and Tobruk ( Mediterranean Sea)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The Junkers Ju-52 plane crashed in the Mediterranean Sea between Maleme, Crete and Tobruk, Liby, after it was shot down by allied fighter planes. The four crew members died in the crash.
Sources:
» forum.12oclockhigh.netPhotos
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
