On November 26, 1937, a Junkers JU.52 (registration D-AGAV) operated by Deutsche Lufthansa was involved in an aviation accident near Croydon, United Kingdom during takeoff. 3 people were killed. 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 crashed into a hangar shortly after taking off from Croydon Airport at night, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.
What happened
The incident occurred during a night takeoff from Croydon Airport. The aircraft involved was a three-engine model. Shortly after leaving the ground, the plane lost control and subsequently crashed into a hangar structure. The impact resulted in the death of all three crew members on board.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the technical failures or human factors that contributed to the loss of control. It only confirms that the aircraft went out of control immediately after takeoff and struck a hangar, leading to fatal injuries for the entire flight crew.
What happened in the 26 Nov 1937 Junkers JU.52 accident near Croydon, United Kingdom?
A three-engine aircraft crashed into a hangar shortly after taking off from Croydon Airport at night, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Nov 1937 Junkers JU.52 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Nov 1937 involved a Junkers JU.52, registration D-AGAV, operated by Deutsche Lufthansa, at Croydon, United Kingdom.
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