Junkers G.24 crash, Nov 6, 1929 (7 killed), Godstone Surrey
Junkers G.24 accident on November 6, 1929 near Godstone Surrey, United Kingdom with 7 fatalities. Cause: Controlled flight into terrain in thick fog...
- Date: November 6, 1929
- Aircraft: Junkers G.24
- Location: Godstone Surrey, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain in thick fog while the crew was attempting to return to Croydon.
A Deutsche Lufthansa Junkers G 24 named Oberschlesien crashed into trees in fog near Godstone, Surrey, shortly after leaving Croydon for Amsterdam on 6 November 1929, and burst into flames. Seven people died, including Prince Eugen of Schaumburg Lippe, who died the next day.