Narrative:
The Ju-52 went off course during a flight over the Balkan Mountains (Stara Planina range). It was caught by a strong downstream and crashed into Mount Paskal, killing 6 of the 7 crew on board.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Monday 22 May 1950 |
| Type: |  Junkers Ju-52/3m |
| Operator: | Bulgarian Air Force |
| Registration: | registration unknown |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 7 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 7 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Mount Paskal ( Bulgaria)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The Ju-52 went off course during a flight over the Balkan Mountains (Stara Planina range). It was caught by a strong downstream and crashed into Mount Paskal, killing 6 of the 7 crew on board.
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