Crash of a Boeing B-17F-25-DL Flying Fortress in Kats: 10 killed
Date & Time:
May 14, 1943
Operator:
Registration:
42-3115
Survivors:
No
MSN:
8051
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While overflying The Netherlands, the aircraft was shot down by the pilot of a German fighter and crashed in Kats, killing all 10 crew members.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a German fighter.
