Date & Time:
Nov 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7435
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Barksdale - Barksdale
MSN:
7435
YOM:
1941
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Barksdale AFB, an undercarriage failed. The aircraft slid on runway for several yards before coming to rest. While all six occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Gear failure on landing.
