Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3m off Tarfaya: 10 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 17, 1939
Operator:
Registration:
22-94
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tan-Tan – Tarfaya
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While approaching Tarfaya Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and was unable to locate the airfield. Control was lost and the airplane crashed into the ocean off Cape Juby. A crew member was rescued while 10 other occupants were killed.
