20 fatalities

Mediterranean Sea crash of a three-engine aircraft with 20 fatalities (KA+SB)

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On October 25, 1942, a Junkers JU.52 (registration KA+SB) operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe was involved in an aviation accident near Mediterranean Sea, World in flight. 20 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.

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A three-engine aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean Sea under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all 20 people on board.

What happened

A three-engine aircraft met with a fatal accident while operating over the Mediterranean Sea. The specific location of the impact site within the sea remains unidentified. The incident resulted in the loss of life for every individual aboard the plane, with a total of 20 occupants killed. No survivors were reported from this event.

The crew complement included a pilot, a radio operator, a mechanic, and an air gunner. The specific circumstances leading to the crash are not documented in the available records, leaving the exact sequence of events prior to the impact unclear.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Oct 1942 Junkers JU.52 accident near Mediterranean Sea, World?

A three-engine aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean Sea under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all 20 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Oct 1942 Junkers JU.52 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 20 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Oct 1942 involved a Junkers JU.52, registration KA+SB, operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe, at Mediterranean Sea, World.