Date & Time:
Nov 14, 1955
Type of aircraft:
Martin 202
Operator:
Registration:
N172A
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Wilmington - Wilmington
MSN:
9142
YOM:
1948
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training mission. On final approach, the left engine caught fire. The pilot-in-command continued the approach when, on touchdown, the left main gear collapsed. The airplane slid for several yards and came to rest. An instructor suffered a broke leg and two other pilots were uninjured. The airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The left engine caught fire on approach and left main gear collapsed on landing.
