Date & Time:
Nov 14, 1955
Type of aircraft:
Martin 202
Operator:
Registration:
N172A
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Wilmington - Wilmington
MSN:
9142
YOM:
1948
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training mission. On final approach, the left engine caught fire. The pilot-in-command continued the approach when, on touchdown, the left main gear collapsed. The airplane slid for several yards and came to rest. All three crew members were uninjured while the airplane was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Left engine caught fire on approach and left main gear collapsed on landing.
