Junkers W.33 crash, Sep 13, 1931, North Atlantic Ocean
Junkers W.33 accident on September 13, 1931 near North Atlantic Ocean, about 500 km off the US coast, World with no fatalities. Cause: A spark plug...
- Date: September 13, 1931
- Aircraft: Junkers W.33
- Location: North Atlantic Ocean, about 500 km off the US coast, World
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: A spark plug failure and a fuel miscalculation left the aircraft short of fuel.
The Junkers W 33 ESA, registered D 2072, ditched in the North Atlantic about 500 km off the United States coast on 11 September 1931 during a transatlantic flight. The three crew were picked up after about seven days.