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Crash of a Junkers JU.52 in Lalling: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1939 at 1800 LT
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Yes
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Crew on board:
5
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0
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Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While flying too low, the airplane clipped trees and crashed in a huge explosion in the forest of Lallinger Winkel located one km southwest of Lalling, Bavaria. As the aircraft was carrying ammunition and various equipment, several explosions occurred with a huge fire. Two crew members were rescued while three others were killed.