Date & Time:
Jul 8, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
FK141
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7388
YOM:
1941
Country:
Libya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
1
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
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.
