Date & Time:
Jun 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
41-11849
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
345
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:
On landing at Alamogordo Airport, a gear failed. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest on the runway. All occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Landing gear failure.
