| Date: | Wednesday 4 April 1945 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Junkers Ju-252A1 |
| Owner/operator: | Luftwaffe |
| Registration: | DF+BW |
| MSN: | J252-0011 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1943 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Reichenbach Airfield -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Reichenbach Air Base |
| Guernsey Airport, Channel Islands (GCI/EGJB) |
The Ju-252 transport plane was due to fly to the island of Guernsey to bring people back to Germany. The takeoff had been delayed due to engine trouble, but no problems were found.
Shortly after takeoff one engine lost power and the aircraft hit a hill.
Sources:
Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 10:46 | ASN | Updated [Phase, Category] |
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