Date & Time:
Jan 22, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas B-23 Dragon
Operator:
Registration:
39-55
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2741
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from Washington DC Airport, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed on the runway edge. All seven crew members were seriously injured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The accident was caused by an engine failure shortly after rotation.
