Junkers JU.52 crash, Apr 14, 1940, Sørkedalen Oslo City
Junkers JU.52 accident on April 14, 1940 near Sørkedalen Oslo City, Norway with no fatalities. Cause: Anti aircraft fire shot the aircraft down during...
- Date: April 14, 1940
- Aircraft: Junkers JU.52
- Location: Sørkedalen Oslo City, Norway
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Anti aircraft fire shot the aircraft down during a paratroop drop.
A Junkers Ju 52 of Stabskette II KGzbV 1 was shot down by anti aircraft fire over Sorkedalen while on a paratroop drop. The pilot made an emergency landing in a prairie, and all four occupants were unhurt and taken prisoner. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.