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Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3m in Krokskogen

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
1Z+MN
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Oslo - Oslo
MSN:
5894
YOM:
1938
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was hit by an anti-aircraft battery and crash landed in Krokskogen, near Hønefoss. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while all six occupants became PoW. The crew was from the 5. KGzbV 1.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the Norwegian Flak.