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Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mte in Kunming: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
XXV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
6014
YOM:
1938
Location:
Kunming
Yunnan
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While on a connection flight within China, the three engine aircraft was shot down by the pilot of a Japanese fighter. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the airplane named 'Heinrich Mathy' crashed near Kunming. Both pilots were killed while both passengers were injured.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Japanese fighter.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mge in Weining: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
XXIII
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Chongqing – Kunming
MSN:
4074
YOM:
1935
Location:
Weining
Guizhou
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While cruising in bad weather conditions, the three engine aircraft named 'Chiao T'ung 1' impacted the slope of a mountain located near Weining. Both crew members were injured and all four passengers were killed.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mge in Wuhan

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
XXI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5087
YOM:
1936
Location:
Wuhan
Hubei
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The approach and landing at Wuhan Airport were completed in strong crosswind conditions. After touchdown, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after landing due to strong crosswinds.

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

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
XVIII
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
5294
YOM:
1935
Location:
Kunming
Yunnan
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing following engine problems. The aircraft crash landed in a field and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine problems in flight.

Crash of a Junkers W.34hi near Lingtai: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.34
Operator:
Registration:
V
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Lanzhou – Xi’an
MSN:
2746
YOM:
1934
Location:
Lingtai
Gansu
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Lanzhou to Xi’an, the engine failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing when control was lost and the airplane crashed near Lingtai. Both passengers were injured and both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Fritz Bröhm, pilot,
Mr. Meier, mechanic.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Junkers W.34gi near Lanzhou

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.34
Operator:
Registration:
I
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Xi’an – Lanzhou
MSN:
2738
YOM:
1933
Location:
Lanzhou
Gansu
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Approaching the destination, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The pilot attempted an emergency landing near Lanzhou. All nine occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 near Shanghai

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
Registration:
III
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
746
YOM:
1931
Location:
Shanghai
Shanghai
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all occupants were rescued.
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