Junkers JU.52 crash, Jun 16, 1936 (7 killed), Hyllestad S...
Junkers JU.52 accident on June 16, 1936 near Hyllestad Sogn og Fjordane, Norway with 7 fatalities. Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after...
- Date: June 16, 1936
- Aircraft: Junkers JU.52
- Location: Hyllestad Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after deviating 15 to 20 km from the prescribed route in marginal weather
The three engine Junkers Ju 52 named Havørn, flying the new Bergen to Tromsø scheduled service, deviated from its route in marginal weather and flew into the south face of Lyhesten mountain near Hyllestad. All seven occupants, four crew and three passengers, were killed.