Date & Time:
Mar 1, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-83
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Manchester - Manchester
MSN:
614
YOM:
1934
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Grenier Field AAF (Manchester Airport) on behalf of the Tow Target Detachment. Upon landing, the undercarriage collapsed for unknown reasons. The airplane slid on its belly for few dozen yards before coming to rest. All five crew members escaped uninjured.
Crew:
Maj Crawfor H. Hollidge,
S/Sgt W. P. Sargent,
Sgt W. P. Kenly,
Sgt E. L. Rajotte,
Pvt E. E. Rich.
Crew:
Maj Crawfor H. Hollidge,
S/Sgt W. P. Sargent,
Sgt W. P. Kenly,
Sgt E. L. Rajotte,
Pvt E. E. Rich.
Probable cause:
Undercarriage collapsed upon landing.
