4 fatalities

Fatal In-Flight Collision Near Feodosia (9K+CN)

Feodosia, UkraineFlight

On May 10, 1942, a Junkers JU.88 (registration 9K+CN) operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe was involved in an aviation accident near Feodosia, Ukraine in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A suspected mid-air collision during flight led to the loss of control and subsequent crash. 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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An aircraft crashed near Feodosia following a suspected mid-air collision during flight. The accident resulted in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred in the vicinity of Feodosia, where an aircraft came down after experiencing a severe event in the air. Reports indicate that the crash was likely triggered by a suspected in-flight collision with another object or aircraft. The impact and subsequent descent led to the total loss of the machine. All personnel on board were killed in the accident, resulting in a fatal count of four. The crew consisted of a pilot, an observer, a radio operator, and an air gunner. No survivors were reported from this event.

Findings

The primary factor identified in the sequence of events is the mid-air impact. While specific technical details regarding the other party involved or the exact nature of the collision are not detailed in the available records, the consensus points to a direct conflict in the airspace as the cause of the crash. The immediate consequence of this collision was the loss of control and the fatal impact with the ground.

Probable cause

A suspected mid-air collision during flight led to the loss of control and subsequent crash.