Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell in Goronne: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 19, 1944
Operator:
Registration:
FV928
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While cruising over Belgium, the twin engine bomber was shot down by the German Flak. The captain was able to reduce his altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing but the aircraft eventually crashed in a pasture. A member of the crew was killed while all three other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.
