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Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-4 in Bächental: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 5, 1942 at 1630 LT
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Survivors:
Yes
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MSN:
0094
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Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered an engine failure and crashed in hilly terrain in Bächental. Two crew members were killed and two others were injured.
Crew:
Uffz Richard Hinsche, pilot, †
Oblt Heinz Gebauer, observer, †
Uffz Paul Schmedike, radio operator,
Ogfr Bruno Ellersick, mechanic.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.