On December 4, 1936, a Junkers JU.52 (registration D-ASIH) operated by Deutsche Lufthansa was involved in an aviation accident near Le Grand-Bornand, France in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Strong winds forced the aircraft off course, with poor visibility acting as a contributing factor to the loss of control. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A three-engine aircraft named 'Rudolf Windisch' crashed into a mountainside near Le Grand-Bornand while navigating strong winds and poor visibility, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.
What happened
The incident occurred during a cruise phase over the Alpine region. The aircraft was operating in challenging meteorological conditions characterized by low visibility and significant wind shear. While traversing the area approximately twenty kilometers east of Annecy, the plane lost its intended flight path due to the adverse weather. Consequently, the airframe impacted the slope of a mountain near Le Grand-Bornand. The impact resulted in a fatal crash, killing all six occupants aboard the aircraft.
Findings
Investigations into the event identified strong winds as the primary factor that caused the aircraft to deviate from its track. Poor visibility conditions were cited as a contributing element that complicated the flight operations during this critical phase.
Probable cause
Strong winds forced the aircraft off course, with poor visibility acting as a contributing factor to the loss of control.
What happened in the 4 Dec 1936 Junkers JU.52 accident near Le Grand-Bornand, France?
A three-engine aircraft named 'Rudolf Windisch' crashed into a mountainside near Le Grand-Bornand while navigating strong winds and poor visibility, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Dec 1936 Junkers JU.52 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Dec 1936 involved a Junkers JU.52, registration D-ASIH, operated by Deutsche Lufthansa, at Le Grand-Bornand, France.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Strong winds forced the aircraft off course, with poor visibility acting as a contributing factor to the loss of control.
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