Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3m in Cottbus: 11 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 18, 1953
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
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.