Junkers JU.52 crash, Apr 13, 1940, Gangsøya Sogn og Fjordane
Junkers JU.52 accident on April 13, 1940 near Gangsøya Sogn og Fjordane, Norway with no fatalities. Cause: A Norwegian anti aircraft battery shot the...
- Date: April 13, 1940
- Aircraft: Junkers JU.52
- Location: Gangsøya Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: A Norwegian anti aircraft battery shot the aircraft down.
A Junkers Ju 52 flying south from Trondheim Vaernes was shot down by a Norwegian anti aircraft battery and crashed into the sea off Gangsoya Island on 13 April 1940. All seven crew were rescued, and the aircraft was lost.