Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Castel Benito: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 8, 1943
Operator:
Registration:
FK141
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7388
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After touchdown, an undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. Seven crew members were injured while the air gunner F/Sgt Reginald Lodge was killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control on landing after an undercarriage collapsed.
