On August 4, 1939, a Junkers JU.52 (registration D-AUJG) operated by Deutsche Lufthansa was involved in an aviation accident near Tivissa, Spain in flight. 7 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 named 'Hans Wende' crashed into a mountain slope in Spain while en route from Barcelona to Casablanca, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.
What happened
The incident occurred during an en-route phase of flight between Barcelona and Casablanca. While cruising southwest of Tarragona, the aircraft impacted a mountain slope within the Sierra de Llaberia range near Tivissa. The aircraft involved was a three-engine model identified by the name 'Hans Wende'. There were no survivors in the accident; all seven occupants were killed.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the technical causes or contributing factors to the impact. The record confirms the location of the crash site and the total loss of life aboard the aircraft.
What happened in the 4 Aug 1939 Junkers JU.52 accident near Tivissa, Spain?
A three-engine aircraft named 'Hans Wende' crashed into a mountain slope in Spain while en route from Barcelona to Casablanca, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Aug 1939 Junkers JU.52 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Aug 1939 involved a Junkers JU.52, registration D-AUJG, operated by Deutsche Lufthansa, at Tivissa, Spain.
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