Crash of a Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress off Lajes
Date & Time:
Dec 4, 1943
Operator:
Registration:
FK206
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2674
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from Lajes Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea. All eight crew members were quickly rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
