Junkers JU.52 crash, Apr 30, 1946, Kazan Republic of Tata...
Junkers JU.52 accident on April 30, 1946 near Kazan Republic of Tatarstan, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Engine fire.
- Date: April 30, 1946
- Aircraft: Junkers JU.52
- Location: Kazan Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine fire
An Aeroflot Junkers Ju 52 suffered an engine fire in flight to Moscow and diverted to Kazan Airfield, where it landed safely. After repairs, the same engine caught fire again shortly after takeoff, a second engine lost power, and the aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area. All occupants were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed.