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Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3m in Cottbus: 11 killed

Date & Time: Mar 18, 1953
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No
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Crew on board:
11
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Pax on board:
0
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Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Cottbus-Drewitz Airport, while climbing, the three engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames, killing all 11 occupants.