Country
Finland
Operator Image

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mce in Hyvinkää

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
OH-LAK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Helsinki – Hyvinkää – Hämeenlinna – Tampere
MSN:
4014
YOM:
1932
Location:
Hyvinkää
Uusimaa
Country:
Finland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Hyvinkää Airport, the three engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area. All 14 occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor due to bad weather conditions and the crew was completed a too low approach.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mge off Keri Island: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1940 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
OH-ALL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Tallinn – Helsinki
MSN:
5494
YOM:
1936
Location:
Keri Island
Harjumaa
Country:
Estonia
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Few minutes after take off from Tallinn-Ülemiste Airport, while overflying the Gulf of Finland, the three engine aircraft named 'Kaleva' was shot down by the pilots of two Soviet Air Force Tupolev SB-2. Out of control, the aircraft crashed into the sea off the Keri Island. All nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by two Soviet fighters.

Crash of a Junkers F.13ge into the Gulf of Finland: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1935 at 0835 LT
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
Registration:
OH-ALI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Tallinn – Helsinki
MSN:
2033
YOM:
1930
Location:
Gulf of Finland
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
En route from Tallinn to Helsinki, while cruising over the Gulf of Finland, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility due to fog. The pilot reduced his altitude, most probably to maintain a visual contact with the water surface when the airplane named 'Papagei' hit a wave and crashed into the sea. All six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in the Gulf of Finland: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
Registration:
K-SALB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Tallinn – Helsinki
MSN:
760
YOM:
1926
Location:
Gulf of Finland
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the Gulf of Finland, killing all six occupants.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in the Gulf of Finland: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1927 at 1415 LT
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
Registration:
K-SALD
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Tallinn – Helsinki
MSN:
798
Location:
Gulf of Finland
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Tallinn on a schedule service to Helsinki, carrying four passengers and two crew members. While cruising in marginal weather conditions (reduced visibility due to foggy conditions), the aircraft crashed in the Gulf of Finland. Despite intense SAR operations, no trace of the aircraft nor the six occupants was found.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 off Tallinn

Date & Time: May 28, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
Registration:
K-SALA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Helsinki – Tallinn
MSN:
700
YOM:
1924
Location:
Tallinn
Harjumaa
Country:
Estonia
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While landing in the harbour of Tallinn, the seaplane went out of control and crashed. All five occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Subscribe to Aero Oy