Date & Time:
Apr 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
41-2575
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2386
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 an engine failure upon takeoff. The crew continued the takeoff procedure and decided to return for a safe landing. Upon touchdown, the right main gear collapsed. The airplane went out of control and crashed. There were no injuries among the crew but the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure upon takeoff and failure of the right main gear upon landing.
