Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-4 in Werl
Date & Time:
Dec 15, 1941
Operator:
Registration:
4D+HT
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Gilze-Rijen - Gilze-Rijen
MSN:
6605
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane ran out of fuel and was abandoned by its crew who bailed out. The airplane that suffered a radio failure dove into the ground and crashed in Werl. All four crew members parachuted to safety.
Probable cause:
Radio failure, engine damaged and fuel exhaustion.
