Junkers JU.52 crash, Apr 17, 1936 (3 killed), Biel Bern
Junkers JU.52 accident on April 17, 1936 near Biel Bern, Switzerland with 3 fatalities. Cause: Crew became lost after a navigation error in night, snow...
- Date: April 17, 1936
- Aircraft: Junkers JU.52
- Location: Biel Bern, Switzerland
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Crew became lost after a navigation error in night, snow and low visibility
The Junkers Ju 52/3m D ASOR of Deutsche Lufthansa was on a special flight from Finsterwalde toward Ansbach. At night in snowfall and poor visibility the crew deviated from the route over Switzerland and struck a mountainside near Orvin. Three of the five on board were killed and two were rescued.