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Crash of a Consolidated B-24D-CO Liberator III in RAF Predannack

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
FL910
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
214
YOM:
1941
Region:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The captain was forced to attempt an emergency landing at RAF Predannack after a bomb stored on board exploded in flight. Upon landing, the aircraft went out of control and came to rest in flames. While all ten occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Explosion of a bomb stored in the cargo bay.