Date & Time:
Jan 5, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
41-2423
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2234
YOM:
1941
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered a structural failure in flight, forcing few occupants to bail out. The pilot was able to return to McDill AFB where the airplane made an emergency landing. After touchdown, it veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. There were no casualties among the crew.
Crew:
Richard M. Craig.
Crew:
Richard M. Craig.
Probable cause:
Structural failure in flight.
